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BP57 FKB

2008 Volkswagen Eos

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

192,187 mi
Last recorded192,187 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Eos68,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 FKB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 192,187 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 183,568 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 170,578 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 153,472 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 143,787 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 133,888 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 125,352 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 119,891 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 119,891 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 112,763 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 91,650 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Feb 2014 91,648 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 71,868 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 51,792 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 51,771 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 36,436 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 36,436 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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BP57 FKB is a 2008 Volkswagen Eos in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Eos models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 68,495 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 BP57 FKB, 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 18 years old, this Volkswagen Eos is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BP57 FKB registered?

BP57 FKB is a 2008 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 24 January 2008.

Is BP57 FKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP57 FKB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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