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BL57 BKY

2007 Volkswagen Eos

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

189,348 mi
Last recorded189,348 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Eos69,034 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 BKY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 189,348 miles

Offside parking brake requires attention

Pass 27 Apr 2018 174,070 miles

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

Windscreen has damage outside the swept area in excess of a 40mm but not in drivers view

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Apr 2018 174,070 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage outside the swept area in excess of a 40mm but not in drivers view

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2017 163,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' cracked but not effecting derivers view of the road at time of inspection (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

light corrosion to some underbody components

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

vehicle presented substantially lowered from standard with air suspension units fitted all round

Fail 25 Apr 2017 163,027 miles

Front Suspension arm inappropriately repaired both ns and os ball joints incorrectly fitted to arms (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar inappropriately repaired fouling on lower suspension arm (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' cracked but not effecting derivers view of the road at time of inspection (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

light corrosion to some underbody components

undercarriage trays / sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

vehicle presented substantially lowered from standard with air suspension units fitted all round

Pass 10 Feb 2016 149,156 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 149,156 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 131,529 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 3 Dec 2013 127,291 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 123,221 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 118,071 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 113,330 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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BL57 BKY is a 2007 Volkswagen Eos in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BL57 BKY, 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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BL57 BKY is a 2007 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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