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AO59 EGX

2009 Volkswagen Eos

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,099 mi
Last recorded99,099 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Eos63,653 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO59 EGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 99,099 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner 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))

Pass 10 May 2023 95,505 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2023 95,485 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords + inner tread worn smooth/235/40/YR18XL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 91,738 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 91,683 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding caliper? (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Nov 2020 85,198 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 85,198 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 82,361 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 82,361 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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 31 Jul 2018 78,170 miles

front brake discs corroded/pitted

rear tyres cracked and worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Jan 2017 67,594 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 61,462 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 53,243 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 47,730 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 41,776 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 41,776 miles

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

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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AO59 EGX is a 2009 Volkswagen Eos in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AO59 EGX, 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 AO59 EGX registered?

AO59 EGX is a 2009 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 28 November 2009.

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