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AK07 KGU

2007 Volkswagen Eos

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

128,115 mi
Last recorded128,115 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2020
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Eos69,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK07 KGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2020 128,115 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2020 128,115 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 127,610 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 119,816 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2018 119,816 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 115,305 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advanced wear on front brake pads.

clutch very noisy when pedal pressed.

n/s/f, o/s/f, n/s/r, tyres wearing on inside edges.

Fail 16 Feb 2017 115,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort low effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advanced wear on front brake pads.

clutch very noisy when pedal pressed.

n/s/f, o/s/f, n/s/r, tyres wearing on inside edges.

Pass 18 Feb 2016 112,502 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slightly low (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 112,488 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slightly low (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 108,175 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front discs condition poor

o/side rear disc condition poor

Pass 26 Apr 2014 97,107 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 86,870 miles

front brake discs condition poor inner edges

o/side rear brake disc condition poor outer edge

Pass 25 Apr 2012 74,900 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2012 74,707 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 60,179 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 60,179 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/r tyre is cracked and perished

Pass 31 Mar 2010 45,045 miles

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

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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AK07 KGU is a 2007 Volkswagen Eos in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 AK07 KGU, 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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AK07 KGU is a 2007 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 26 April 2007.

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