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AO09 YYU

2009 Volkswagen Eos

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,498 mi
Last recorded99,498 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Eos63,653 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 YYU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 99,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, both sides of vehicle. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 99,498 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, both sides of vehicle. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 94,889 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 91,449 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides of vehicle. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside 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 4 Mar 2022 86,592 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

both rear shocker cover insecure

Pass 3 Mar 2021 81,615 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

brake fluid discoloured.

engine cover fitted, not allowing full inspection of items in engine bay.

lower covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

Fail 3 Mar 2021 81,615 miles

Headlamp aim too high both headlamps. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

brake fluid discoloured.

engine cover fitted, not allowing full inspection of items in engine bay.

lower covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

Pass 28 Feb 2020 77,498 miles

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

bonnet safety catch seized.

engine cover fitted, not allowing full inspection of items in engine bay.

lower covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

n/s/r. shock absorber dust cover insecure.

Fail 28 Feb 2020 77,498 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

bonnet safety catch seized.

engine cover fitted, not allowing full inspection of items in engine bay.

lower covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

n/s/r. shock absorber dust cover insecure.

Pass 28 Feb 2019 72,249 miles

Nearside Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both rear tyres inner sidewalls splitting /. deteriorating.

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of items in engine bay.

lower covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

n/s/r. shock absorber dust cover insecure.

Fail 28 Feb 2019 72,249 miles

Nearside Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres inner sidewalls splitting /. deteriorating.

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of items in engine bay.

lower covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

n/s/r. shock absorber dust cover insecure.

Pass 27 Feb 2018 66,763 miles

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

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of items in engine bay.

lower covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

n/s/r. shock absorber dust cover insecure

o/s/rf. tyre inner sidewall splitting.

Fail 26 Feb 2018 66,737 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of items in engine bay.

lower covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

n/s/r. shock absorber dust cover insecure

o/s/rf. tyre inner sidewall splitting.

Pass 1 Mar 2017 60,538 miles

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

lower covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

n/s/r. tyre inner sidewall splitting.

Fail 1 Mar 2017 60,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

lower covers fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

n/s/r. tyre inner sidewall splitting.

Pass 29 Feb 2016 54,914 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 47,527 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 40,132 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 31,513 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 21,927 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

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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AO09 YYU is a 2009 Volkswagen Eos in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 AO09 YYU, 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 AO09 YYU registered?

AO09 YYU is a 2009 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 25 June 2009.

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