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BJ57 UEA

2007 Volkswagen Eos

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

130,342 mi
Last recorded130,342 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Eos69,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ57 UEA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 130,342 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

o/s/r brake bind, recommend investigation and repair

o/s/r tyre badly worn inner edge

rear discs corroded and worn

Fail 3 Jun 2026 130,328 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip very dim (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

n/s dip beam output slightly dim recommend investigation

o/s/r brake bind, recommend investigation and repair

o/s/r tyre badly worn inner edge

rear discs corroded and worn

Pass 13 Apr 2025 114,126 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Apr 2025 114,111 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 91,398 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 89,360 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 89,360 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 87,638 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 86,550 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leak of gas from turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip damage in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Play in rack end

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion on rear sub-frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 86,550 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leak of gas from turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip damage in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Play in rack end

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Surface corrosion on rear sub-frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 85,722 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust fumes leaking from turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Tear in cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 80,764 miles

N/S/F drive shaft boot slightly deterioated

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

Fail 13 Mar 2019 80,764 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

N/S/F drive shaft boot slightly deterioated

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 75,891 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 71,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/40R18 95Y (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/40R18 95Y (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 53,176 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 53,176 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak rear of engine

Pass 24 Mar 2016 38,372 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 29,438 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 22,684 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 20,543 miles

Offside rear tyre worn, tread wearing on inner edge, keep check on.

Fail 4 Nov 2013 20,543 miles

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear tyre worn, tread wearing on inner edge, keep check on.

Pass 31 Oct 2012 15,611 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advised s and g check (both rear tyres are wearing on the inside edge)

warning lights are lit on the dashboard

Pass 26 Oct 2011 9,651 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

offside rear tyre sidewall is damaged 235/40/18 95Y XL 0225922

Pass 14 Oct 2010 5,073 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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BJ57 UEA is a 2007 Volkswagen Eos in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 BJ57 UEA, 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 BJ57 UEA registered?

BJ57 UEA is a 2007 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 31 October 2007.

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