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CL51 LAM

2007 Volkswagen Eos

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

114,070 mi
Last recorded114,070 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Eos69,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCL51 LAM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 114,070 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 109,191 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 103,802 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2023 103,779 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 99,848 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil weap (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 97,928 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 96,969 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 95,872 miles

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

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

both front tyres 3mm and slightly wear inner edge

Pass 17 Jan 2019 87,128 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly misshaped inner edge

fuel filter slightly leak/weap

Pass 29 Jan 2018 76,859 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 68,899 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 14 Feb 2017 68,899 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear tyre wear inner edge and low on tread 3mm

Offside Rear tyre misshaped inner edge and low on tread 2,5mm

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2016 60,202 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 61,947 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 53,530 miles

All tyres very slightly mis-shaped

Both hand brake cables rusty

Rear brake pads low & discs worn/rusty

Slight brake bind NSR

Pass 26 Mar 2014 48,304 miles

both rear caliper handbrake levers are off there stops

front tyres are slightly wearing on the inner edges

stone chips in screen

Pass 20 Mar 2013 41,937 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 34,104 miles

both rear tyres are wearing on the inner edge

both rear tyres have deep cuts on the treads, not in excess of 25mm long

Pass 5 Apr 2011 29,272 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge.

Deep cuts to cords in both rear tyres.

Pass 9 Apr 2010 22,598 miles

n/s/r tyre has a cut down to the cords

o/s/r tyre has a cut down to the cords

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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CL51 LAM is a 2007 Volkswagen Eos in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 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 CL51 LAM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CL51 LAM registered?

CL51 LAM is a 2007 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 30 March 2007.

Is CL51 LAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CL51 LAM shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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