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CU04 TAY

2007 Volkswagen Eos

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

96,269 mi
Last recorded96,269 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Eos69,034 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU04 TAY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 96,269 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both 235/40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 86,213 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 85,100 miles

Brakes servo hose/pipe in poor condition.

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside front tyre slightly perished and worn low on inner edge.

Offside rear and nearside rear suspension springs corroded.

Offside rear tyre heavily perished and worn low on inner edge.

Offside track rod end ball joint gaiter heavily perished.

Slight weep from nearside rear damper.

Pass 27 Jul 2022 83,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush at rear just starting to split (seperate bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner part of the tread heavily perished, suggest changing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2022 83,774 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush at rear just starting to split (seperate bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush at rear just starting to split (seperate bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner part of the tread heavily perished, suggest changing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 82,243 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 82,243 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2020 80,654 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 80,654 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both NS and OS (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2019 76,156 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 73,258 miles

Front tyres both perishing and cracking.

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill damaged (7.1.1 (a) (i))

SERVICE NOW warning light displaying.

Pass 13 Oct 2017 68,521 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 64,258 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 60,623 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 60,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 55,915 miles

Front tyres both worn smooth on center sections.

Near side rear tyre worn smooth on very inner shoulder.

Pass 21 Oct 2013 50,877 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 50,819 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 43,464 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 41,393 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 30,421 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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CU04 TAY is a 2007 Volkswagen Eos in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 CU04 TAY, 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 CU04 TAY registered?

CU04 TAY is a 2007 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 4 October 2007.

Is CU04 TAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU04 TAY shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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