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BK56 EOS

2006 Volkswagen Eos

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,879 mi
Last recorded86,879 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Eos69,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 EOS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 May 2019 86,879 miles

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Nearside and Offside (3.5 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake cable damaged Nearside and Offside (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 76,680 miles

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

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

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

outer hand brake cables deteriorated

Fail 1 Feb 2017 76,680 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

outer hand brake cables deteriorated

Pass 15 Feb 2016 66,921 miles

outer hand brake cable casings deteriorated

Fail 13 Feb 2016 66,890 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

outer hand brake cable casings deteriorated

Pass 14 Feb 2015 57,010 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 57,007 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both rear tyres uneven tread wear

Pass 7 Oct 2014 55,639 miles

CARRIED OUT SMOKE TEST, NO READING REGISTERED

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2013 46,308 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2012 40,996 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 34,794 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Sep 2010 28,663 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 22,200 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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BK56 EOS is a 2006 Volkswagen Eos in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 BK56 EOS, 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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BK56 EOS is a 2006 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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