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BJ09 ZVW

2009 Volkswagen Eos

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

122,571 mi
Last recorded122,571 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Eos63,653 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ09 ZVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 122,571 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 118,383 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 118,383 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 115,977 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 115,977 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 112,911 miles

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

Front Tyres wearing on inner edges

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 112,911 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyres wearing on inner edges

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated All four tyres (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 4 May 2021 105,895 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 97,889 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre starting to go out of shape on inner edge

Pass 9 Jan 2019 87,467 miles

Both rear tyres going out of shape

Both rear tyres going out of shape

Fail 9 Jan 2019 87,467 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres going out of shape

Both rear tyres going out of shape

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 71,110 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 66,030 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 48,315 miles

corrosion exhaust rear brake discs corroded on edges

Pass 12 May 2014 42,402 miles

front brake discs worn

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 16 May 2013 38,528 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 29,971 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BJ09 ZVW is a 2009 Volkswagen Eos in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BJ09 ZVW, 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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BJ09 ZVW is a 2009 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 15 May 2009.

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