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AV56 SMX

2006 Volkswagen Eos

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

133,035 mi
Last recorded133,035 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Eos69,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV56 SMX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 133,035 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 133,035 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 132,695 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2021 132,689 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 128,748 miles

Front brake pads slightly worn

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 26 Feb 2019 124,575 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 124,574 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 21 Jan 2019 124,572 miles

Nearside Road wheel fixing missing and offside front and rear (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2018 122,046 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 122,033 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 114,221 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 114,221 miles

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

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

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 30 Dec 2014 106,139 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2013 95,358 miles

Nearside front tyre bald inner edge and worn close to legal limit

Fail 5 Nov 2013 95,357 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside front tyre bald inner edge and worn close to legal limit

Nearside rear handbrake reading low

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 77,331 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 55,342 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 35,702 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 13,155 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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AV56 SMX is a 2006 Volkswagen Eos in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Eos models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 69,099 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 AV56 SMX, 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 20 years old, this Volkswagen Eos is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AV56 SMX registered?

AV56 SMX is a 2006 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 11 November 2006.

Is AV56 SMX safe to buy?

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