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BN56 GVZ

2006 Volkswagen Eos

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

166,547 mi
Last recorded166,547 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Eos69,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 GVZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 166,547 miles

Nearside Front fender/wing corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front fender/wing corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement multiple (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2026 166,547 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front fender/wing corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front fender/wing corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement multiple (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 165,064 miles

rear axel is corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2024 163,000 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 160,560 miles

all suspension components corroded roll bar/subframe lower arms calipers

Fail 13 Sep 2023 160,560 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

all suspension components corroded roll bar/subframe lower arms calipers

rear pads low

3 nails in osr tyre

rear discs worn / over heated dur to caliper grabbing

Pass 7 Oct 2022 158,866 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front & rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust leak

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front & rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 158,793 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front & rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust leak

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front & rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 157,492 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s + n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heatshield loose not likely to cause fire

Pass 3 Oct 2020 156,277 miles

all discs corroded

all of rear suspension components corroded

osf tyre 3 mm

Pass 24 Sep 2019 154,761 miles

exhaust rear sections corroded

rear suspension corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2019 154,761 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust rear sections corroded

rear suspension corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2018 146,504 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2017 135,127 miles

Front both arches corroded slightly

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

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2017 135,127 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp insecure (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested major exhaust leak (7.4.B.1)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front both arches corroded slightly

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

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 200,326 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s console bushes (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s rear (3.5.1i)

exhaust clamp excessively corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2015 113,216 miles

handbrake lever is slightly high indicating it needs adjustment

Pass 16 Sep 2014 101,697 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 18 Sep 2013 90,516 miles

engine management light on.

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge.

Pass 26 Sep 2012 79,500 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 107,922 miles

Advise Front brake disc's lipped & groved , recommend replacement

Advise rear brake disc's lipped & groved, recommend replacement.

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 54,614 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 66,295 miles

ADVISE SLIGHT DAMAGE IN N/S OF WINDSCREEN ON LIMIT (MAY GET WORSE)

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 GVZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Eos in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 BN56 GVZ, 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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What year was BN56 GVZ registered?

BN56 GVZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 11 November 2006.

Is BN56 GVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN56 GVZ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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