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AU09 ZBE

2009 Volkswagen Eos

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

127,248 mi
Last recorded127,248 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Eos63,653 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU09 ZBE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 127,248 miles

Coil spring corroded Front & Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Fail 29 May 2026 127,247 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Front & Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2025 119,506 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 103,674 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 103,665 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 102,367 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 101,126 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 98,217 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 98,217 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2018 82,500 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 75,439 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 75,347 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 65,311 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 55,125 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 54,006 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2014 43,704 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2013 36,634 miles

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

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

rear tyres distorted on inner edge

rear tyres getting low on inner edge

wipers smeary,nearside blade split

Pass 22 May 2012 27,230 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 27,230 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 ZBE is a 2009 Volkswagen Eos in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ZBE, 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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AU09 ZBE is a 2009 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 5 June 2009.

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