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FM12 ZKX

2012 Volkswagen Eos

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

120,159 mi
Last recorded120,159 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Eos54,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM12 ZKX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 120,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 120,159 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 106,076 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and Offside Rear (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 106,069 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and Offside Rear (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 99,945 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 99,945 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 93,167 miles

Offside Front Inner worn on inner edge

Offside Front Inner worn on inner edge

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2022 85,611 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 85,611 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 79,477 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 74,861 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2019 65,962 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 59,626 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 50,105 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Sep 2015 35,626 miles

slight mist of oil to both front shockers

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Eos?

Based on 319,116 MOT tests across 19,850 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
5,488
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
19,850
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,609
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,826
coil spring broken 2,763
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,270
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,259
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FM12 ZKX is a 2012 Volkswagen Eos in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Eos models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 54,601 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Eos fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 7,609 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FM12 ZKX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Eos typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 14 years old, this Volkswagen Eos is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FM12 ZKX?

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What year was FM12 ZKX registered?

FM12 ZKX is a 2012 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 20 July 2012.

Is FM12 ZKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM12 ZKX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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