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AV59 VBE

2009 Volkswagen Eos

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

168,556 mi
Last recorded168,556 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Eos63,653 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 VBE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 168,556 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 157,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 150,260 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 138,563 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 108,414 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 101,784 miles

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 Mar 2018 94,841 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 89,536 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 85,391 miles

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 3 Nov 2015 72,776 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 72,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 61,330 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 49,620 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2012 39,886 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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AV59 VBE is a 2009 Volkswagen Eos in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 AV59 VBE, 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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What year was AV59 VBE registered?

AV59 VBE is a 2009 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 7 November 2009.

Is AV59 VBE safe to buy?

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