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BG56 GYF

2006 Volkswagen Eos

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

115,962 mi
Last recorded115,962 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Eos69,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 GYF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2022 115,962 miles

rear axle corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2022 115,962 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

rear axle corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2022 115,825 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorating

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 115,416 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 111,753 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 111,753 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 May 2018 107,570 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 107,570 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 102,544 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 102,544 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 98,914 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 98,914 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 91,663 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 91,614 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 81,103 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Dec 2012 81,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

nsr tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 19 Dec 2011 69,517 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 55,334 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 40,643 miles

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

front number plate soon required scratches

Fail 21 Oct 2009 40,642 miles

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

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

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

front number plate soon required scratches

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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BG56 GYF is a 2006 Volkswagen Eos in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BG56 GYF, 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 BG56 GYF registered?

BG56 GYF is a 2006 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 2 November 2006.

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