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AV09 XML

2009 Volkswagen Eos

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,008 mi
Last recorded156,008 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Eos63,653 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 XML
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 156,008 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2026 156,008 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 2 May 2025 152,778 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 19 Jan 2024 148,949 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2024 148,909 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 145,633 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 235/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit 235/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower fog light lens damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 235/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit 235/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted to vehicle

Fail 20 Jan 2023 145,633 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 235/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit 235/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower fog light lens damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 235/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit 235/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted to vehicle

Pass 13 Jan 2022 134,843 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted..

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 125,202 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass insecure ()

stone chips across windscreen

under vehicle covered

Fail 23 Dec 2020 125,081 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass insecure ()

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

stone chips across windscreen

under vehicle covered

Pass 16 May 2019 108,404 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2018 98,200 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2018 98,200 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 May 2017 84,777 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 84,777 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2016 73,107 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 58,991 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 58,965 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 May 2014 46,829 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 33,343 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 27,218 miles

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

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 XML is a 2009 Volkswagen Eos in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV09 XML, 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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AV09 XML is a 2009 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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The MOT history for AV09 XML shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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