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AK05 BOX

2007 Volkswagen Eos

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests38 (32 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

85,115 mi
Last recorded85,115 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Eos69,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 BOX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

32 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 85,115 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 85,115 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 134,649 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 84,126 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 127,879 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 83,135 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 127,866 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 122,330 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose sleeve corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 81,153 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 116,914 miles

ENGINE COVER AND UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 11 Jan 2022 76,186 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 109,482 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 72,868 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 102,787 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 71,365 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 95,782 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 95,782 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 67,647 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 89,120 miles

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2018 89,054 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2018 63,282 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 81,083 miles

Engine cover and under-tray fitted obscuring some parts

Fail 16 Jan 2017 81,059 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords splits on inner side wall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine cover and under-tray fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 13 Jan 2017 58,981 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 74,142 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 53,767 miles

child seat fitted nearside rear third row

Pass 15 Jan 2015 47,264 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 64,049 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 51,218 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 40,043 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 41,315 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 41,315 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 33,456 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 31,279 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 54,454 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 26,033 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 26,812 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 20,072 miles

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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AK05 BOX is a 2007 Volkswagen Eos in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2007 Volkswagen Eos models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 69,034 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK05 BOX, 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 19 years old, this Volkswagen Eos is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AK05 BOX is a 2007 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 5 September 2007.

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