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BJ59 GHG

2009 Volkswagen Eos

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

77,375 mi
Last recorded77,375 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Eos63,653 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 GHG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 77,375 miles

Brake pad warning light on & nearside front brake pad main wiring loom damaged/broken.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm worn bald on inner edge & cracked/perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm & worn bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 77,373 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad warning light on & nearside front brake pad main wiring loom damaged/broken.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm & worn bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm worn bald on inner edge & cracked/perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm & worn bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 70,292 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 70,204 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2018 70,191 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak heavy oil leak. ()

Pass 28 Oct 2016 63,874 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 61,476 miles

both rear brake discs corroded on edges

Pass 20 Oct 2014 59,183 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs corroded on edges.

both rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 20 Oct 2014 59,183 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs corroded on edges.

both rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 21 Oct 2013 54,633 miles

o/s/r tyre worn smooth on inner edge near the limit

Pass 25 Oct 2012 41,358 miles

offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge and is just legal

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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BJ59 GHG is a 2009 Volkswagen Eos in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BJ59 GHG, 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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What year was BJ59 GHG registered?

BJ59 GHG is a 2009 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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