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AM53 WAY

2009 Volkswagen Eos

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

90,176 mi
Last recorded90,176 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Eos63,653 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 WAY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 90,176 miles

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

Nearside Rear spare wheel fitted

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

Offside Front wing corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 90,175 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear spare wheel fitted

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

Offside Front wing corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 83,538 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

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

o s f wing corrded

Pass 24 Oct 2023 75,533 miles

windsreen washer pipe leaking

Pass 24 Oct 2022 66,127 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 63,913 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 61,369 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 60,174 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Small cut to tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 58,653 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jun 2018 58,653 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 56,505 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 51,032 miles

Offside Front nail in tyre

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

front tyre pressures look low

Pass 16 Apr 2015 45,186 miles

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Oct 2013 36,681 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2013 36,681 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2012 30,407 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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AM53 WAY is a 2009 Volkswagen Eos in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2009 Volkswagen Eos models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 63,653 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 AM53 WAY, 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 17 years old, this Volkswagen Eos is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AM53 WAY registered?

AM53 WAY is a 2009 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 7 July 2009.

Is AM53 WAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM53 WAY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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