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AY09 GYA

2009 Volkswagen Eos

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,121 mi
Last recorded43,121 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Eos63,653 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY09 GYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 43,121 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 43,121 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 42,400 miles

All four brake discs worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Both front suspension arm rubber bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2015 39,119 miles

Emmisions not detected

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

O/S/R brake pad getting low

tyre pressure monitoring system light illuminated

Pass 20 May 2014 33,351 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions not detected

n/s & o/s/r brake pads getting low

n/s/r tyre badly perished

Pass 26 Apr 2013 24,301 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 15,744 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Apr 2012 15,744 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

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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AY09 GYA is a 2009 Volkswagen Eos in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AY09 GYA, 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 AY09 GYA registered?

AY09 GYA is a 2009 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 26 June 2009.

Is AY09 GYA safe to buy?

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