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BG56 XMR

2006 Volkswagen Eos

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

53,727 mi
Last recorded53,727 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Eos69,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 XMR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 53,727 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 52,483 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 51,842 miles

Nearside Front OUTER CV BOOT STARTING TO SPLIT

Pass 21 Sep 2022 51,208 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 51,204 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 50,494 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 49,384 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 45,461 miles

Offside Rear Tyre cracking on outside edge

Pass 11 Apr 2018 42,397 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)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 38,381 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 35,737 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 33,421 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 30,523 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 27,059 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly misshaped

Pass 26 Mar 2012 24,314 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 23,085 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 23,085 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 19,137 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 17,691 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 17,691 miles

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

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

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

advise o/s door mirror indicator lamp lens broken

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 XMR is a 2006 Volkswagen Eos in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 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 BG56 XMR, 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 XMR registered?

BG56 XMR is a 2006 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 10 November 2006.

Is BG56 XMR safe to buy?

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