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BK09 GMX

2009 Volkswagen Eos

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

133,366 mi
Last recorded133,366 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Eos63,653 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 GMX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2024 133,366 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 115,998 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 115,998 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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 Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 107,590 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 103,669 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust sleeve corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2021 103,607 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction came on during emission test (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust sleeve corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2020 96,375 miles

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

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

both front wishbone bushes starting to split

exhaust sleeve corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2020 96,375 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction on when doing emission test (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

both front wishbone bushes starting to split

exhaust sleeve corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2019 90,077 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 78,338 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 73,648 miles

Nearside Front n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking in tred (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear o/s rear tyre wearing badly on inner edge

under trays fitted , not allowing full inspection

Pass 30 Jan 2017 65,893 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 61,188 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 3 Feb 2016 61,185 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Jan 2015 49,048 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2014 38,634 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 32,328 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 22,165 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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BK09 GMX is a 2009 Volkswagen Eos in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 BK09 GMX, 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 BK09 GMX registered?

BK09 GMX is a 2009 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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