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AK56 DFV

2006 Volkswagen Eos

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

97,327 mi
Last recorded97,327 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Eos69,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK56 DFV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 97,327 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner side wall slight damage and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 97,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner side wall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 93,992 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre mount detached (6.1.2 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both dust covers perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lens faded (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 93,991 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective centre mount detached (6.1.2 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both dust covers perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lens faded (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 91,290 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lens faded (4.1.4 (b))

both rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 22 Nov 2022 86,843 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides starting to dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides @2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 86,843 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak strut (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak strut (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake excessively binding all brakes staying on slightly when pedal released? (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking in treads & bald on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.mm (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms rusty & bushes splitting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 82,407 miles

Central Rear Rear subframe corroded

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2021 82,407 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Rear subframe corroded

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 79,315 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 74,826 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 72,347 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 30 Mar 2017 65,569 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 65,569 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front wiper blades worn.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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 20 Apr 2016 56,223 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 56,223 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 52,140 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 48,849 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2013 43,887 miles

rear hand brake cables rubbing through.

Pass 10 Sep 2012 41,247 miles

Front tyres are down to 2.5mm tread left

Inside edge of front discs are corrodded.

Pass 14 Sep 2011 36,639 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 31,905 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 14 Sep 2009 25,008 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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AK56 DFV is a 2006 Volkswagen Eos in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Eos models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 69,099 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 AK56 DFV, 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 20 years old, this Volkswagen Eos is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AK56 DFV registered?

AK56 DFV is a 2006 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 20 September 2006.

Is AK56 DFV safe to buy?

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