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BR55 RAF

2006 Volkswagen Eos

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

82,244 mi
Last recorded82,244 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Eos69,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR55 RAF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 82,244 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 81,097 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 81,094 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 79,736 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 77,247 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 77,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 73,962 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 71,088 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 71,086 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 67,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has damage to sidewall

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 67,376 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front and rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has damage to sidewall

Pass 18 Apr 2018 62,957 miles

h/brake cables fouling stiffener bars

Pass 12 Apr 2017 58,323 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 53,688 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 51,609 miles

Both front wishbone bushes perrished and split but not resulting in exess movement.

Both rear tyres slightly perrished and wearing quickly on inner edges.

OSF tyre inside face split but not showing chord.

Fail 8 May 2015 51,609 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both front wishbone bushes perrished and split but not resulting in exess movement.

Both rear tyres slightly perrished and wearing quickly on inner edges.

OSF tyre inside face split but not showing chord.

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

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 7 May 2014 48,230 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2013 43,693 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2012 36,250 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2011 26,214 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 26,214 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2010 19,143 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 17,470 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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BR55 RAF is a 2006 Volkswagen Eos in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BR55 RAF, 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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BR55 RAF is a 2006 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 15 June 2006.

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