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DS05 JMS

2006 Volkswagen Eos

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,431 mi
Last recorded107,431 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Eos69,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 JMS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 107,431 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush not correctly mounted (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush not correctly mounted (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2025 107,431 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush not correctly mounted (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush not correctly mounted (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 104,222 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2024 104,201 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 100,558 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 96,654 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 96,653 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 93,015 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 91,221 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2020 91,210 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 88,141 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 87,419 miles

All brake discs corroded and in poor condition

Fail 27 Mar 2018 87,410 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

All brake discs corroded and in poor condition

Pass 1 Nov 2016 82,396 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 72,153 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2015 72,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 65,619 miles

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)

front brake pads 6 mm

Pass 9 Jul 2013 60,346 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 60,225 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Fail 9 May 2013 59,754 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both rear tyres wearing out of shape

nsf tyre worn low on inner edge

osf tyre worn low on inner edge and wearing out of shape

Pass 9 May 2013 59,754 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres wearing out of shape

nsf tyre worn low on inner edge

osf tyre worn low on inner edge and wearing out of shape

Pass 14 May 2012 50,180 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 39,811 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 29,602 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside rear and offside rear tyres worn low on inner edges in raised tread area

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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DS05 JMS is a 2006 Volkswagen Eos in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DS05 JMS, 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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DS05 JMS is a 2006 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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