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BJ56 XST

2006 Volkswagen Eos

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

117,384 mi
Last recorded117,384 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Eos69,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 XST
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 117,384 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2024 117,380 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 106,280 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 94,995 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2022 94,985 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 85,341 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 78,878 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 72,047 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 63,107 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 53,183 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 53,172 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 52,025 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both hub (2.4.G.2)

handbrake travel

under tray fitted obscuring view

Pass 12 Oct 2015 50,121 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 46,313 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 43,804 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 43,804 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 40,318 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 36,136 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 29,328 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 22,107 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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BJ56 XST 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 BJ56 XST, 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 BJ56 XST registered?

BJ56 XST is a 2006 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 18 October 2006.

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