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BS55 LJS

2007 Volkswagen Eos

Beige Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

128,708 mi
Last recorded128,708 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Eos69,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBS55 LJS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 128,708 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 127,224 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 124,560 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2024 124,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 121,348 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 117,312 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 117,207 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 113,759 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 111,539 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2020 111,537 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 108,325 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 108,302 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 107,444 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 107,387 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 106,505 miles

service brake and parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

Fail 12 Jan 2017 106,503 miles

Upper Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

service brake and parking brake efficiency only just met requirements

Pass 3 May 2016 102,999 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 92,771 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 82,288 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)

advise o/side rear tyre inner sidewall slight cut

Pass 1 Nov 2012 68,903 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 51,134 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 51,134 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 41,815 miles

advise o/s/r tyre scrubbing on inside edge,olso has nail in shoulder of same tyre

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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BS55 LJS is a 2007 Volkswagen Eos in Beige with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BS55 LJS, 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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What year was BS55 LJS registered?

BS55 LJS is a 2007 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 10 May 2007.

Is BS55 LJS safe to buy?

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