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AV09 VLE

2009 Volkswagen Eos

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

57,004 mi
Last recorded57,004 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Eos63,653 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 VLE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 57,004 miles

Coil spring corroded o/s/r & n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f & n/s/f rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 48,567 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2023 44,167 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2023 44,167 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2023 44,163 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 43,679 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 39,791 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 35,211 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 29,102 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 26,236 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 23,117 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 19,882 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 16,606 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 13,648 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 13,648 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 11,198 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 8,871 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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AV09 VLE is a 2009 Volkswagen Eos in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AV09 VLE, 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 AV09 VLE registered?

AV09 VLE is a 2009 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 18 June 2009.

Is AV09 VLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV09 VLE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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