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BN56 AEW

2006 Volkswagen Eos

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

101,514 mi
Last recorded101,514 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Eos69,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 AEW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 101,514 miles

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Clamp missing (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 101,513 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush deteriorated cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush deteriorated cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured Detached broken from suspension strut (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Clamp missing (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 96,030 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Misting of oil on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 96,030 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive Misting of oil on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 90,590 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 84,649 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 125,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit 235/40zr18 (4.1.E.1)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 125,841 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit 235/40zr18 (4.1.E.1)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 115,328 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 71,147 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 71,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 68,154 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 68,154 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 62,638 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre cracking on tread blocks

Fail 20 Jan 2014 62,594 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre cracking on tread blocks

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and outer side wall cracking

Pass 12 Jan 2013 58,590 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 53,172 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 47,255 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 39,822 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 39,822 miles

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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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BN56 AEW is a 2006 Volkswagen Eos in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BN56 AEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN56 AEW registered?

BN56 AEW is a 2006 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 2 September 2006.

Is BN56 AEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN56 AEW shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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