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AU09 UMB

2009 Volkswagen Eos

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,600 mi
Last recorded100,600 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Eos63,653 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 UMB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 100,600 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 96,079 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 96,079 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 91,536 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 85,549 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 79,236 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 73,099 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 68,218 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 63,711 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 58,409 miles

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

tyres showing signs of cracking on sidewalls

Pass 21 Feb 2017 55,184 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 49,067 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 49,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 41,729 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 35,102 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 27,636 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 20,823 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 20,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front wiperblades smear

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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AU09 UMB is a 2009 Volkswagen Eos in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AU09 UMB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU09 UMB registered?

AU09 UMB is a 2009 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is AU09 UMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU09 UMB shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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