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HD12 FAA

2012 Volkswagen Eos

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

103,623 mi
Last recorded103,623 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Eos54,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD12 FAA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 103,623 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 102,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Slight surface corrosion underside of vehicle.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 99,921 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))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 99,921 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 11 Mar 2022 96,033 miles

Fitted covers and under trays preventing full inspection.

Pass 9 Mar 2021 92,089 miles

Fitted covers and under trays preventing full inspection.

Fail 8 Mar 2021 92,089 miles

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

Fitted covers and under trays preventing full inspection.

Pass 6 Mar 2020 88,675 miles

Fitted covers and under trays preventing full inspection.

Front tyres worn on inner edge - tracking may need resetting.

Fail 4 Mar 2020 88,675 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fitted covers and under trays preventing full inspection.

Front tyres worn on inner edge - tracking may need resetting.

Pass 7 Mar 2019 80,420 miles

Fitted covers and under trays preventing full inspection.

Pass 13 Mar 2018 74,130 miles

Fitted covers and under trays preventing full inspection.

Fail 5 Mar 2018 74,130 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fitted covers and under trays preventing full inspection.

Pass 14 Mar 2017 66,615 miles

Fitted covers preventing full inspection.

Front tyres worn on inner edge - recommend tracking checked / reset.

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 66,615 miles

Fitted covers preventing full inspection.

Front tyres worn on inner edge - recommend tracking checked / reset.

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 54,944 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Feb 2016 54,650 miles

Offside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2015 42,682 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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HD12 FAA is a 2012 Volkswagen Eos in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HD12 FAA, 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.

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What year was HD12 FAA registered?

HD12 FAA is a 2012 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is HD12 FAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD12 FAA shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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