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BG57 WJV

2007 Volkswagen Eos

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,479 mi
Last recorded99,479 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Eos69,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 WJV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 99,479 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 98,879 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 97,670 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 96,249 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2021 93,784 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 92,034 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, inner sidewalls starting to split, keep in check (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer cv gaiter starting to deteriorate

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 92,033 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, inner sidewalls starting to split, keep in check (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer cv gaiter starting to deteriorate

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear brake shows signs of over heating

parking brake only just met required efficiency

Pass 19 Jul 2019 89,405 miles

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

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

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

offside rear hand brake lever on the caliper not back to its stop - recommend attention

Fail 13 Jul 2019 89,405 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

offside rear hand brake lever on the caliper not back to its stop - recommend attention

Pass 21 Jul 2018 84,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2018 84,314 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 2254018 should be 2354018 (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing distorted (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 76,681 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Chip (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Chip (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 76,681 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Runflat (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Runflat (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Chip (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Chip (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 17,768 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2015 71,158 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 55,610 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front lower arm bushes perishing

both rear axle bushes split

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 20 Nov 2012 46,676 miles

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

o/s/f tyre side wall damage but not showing cords

o/s/r tyre side wall damage but not showing cords

Pass 24 Nov 2011 34,399 miles

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

offside rear tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 1 Dec 2010
Fail 29 Nov 2010 21,474 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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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BG57 WJV is a 2007 Volkswagen Eos in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2007 Volkswagen Eos models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 69,034 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 BG57 WJV, 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 19 years old, this Volkswagen Eos is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BG57 WJV registered?

BG57 WJV is a 2007 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 16 October 2007.

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