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BF09 ZPU

2009 Volkswagen Eos

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

93,285 mi
Last recorded93,285 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Eos63,653 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF09 ZPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2023 93,285 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

no coolant in header tank

Fail 12 Nov 2020 93,254 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EGR cooler. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill damaged, not corroded or deemed weakened. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 89,947 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 86,495 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 86,495 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 78,017 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 67,776 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 67,056 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 67,056 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 58,977 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 47,723 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 47,508 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 40,176 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 28,706 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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BF09 ZPU 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 64.3%.

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 BF09 ZPU, 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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BF09 ZPU is a 2009 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 7 April 2009.

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