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DU56 ULY

2006 Volkswagen Eos

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

136,317 mi
Last recorded136,317 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Eos69,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU56 ULY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 136,317 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

tps light is showing malfunction

Fail 15 Apr 2025 136,312 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

tps malfunction

Pass 27 Apr 2024 131,903 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2024 131,902 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 124,691 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 119,250 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 116,142 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 116,142 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 103,776 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 100,381 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 93,375 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 93,375 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 86,296 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 75,331 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 67,200 miles

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 67,166 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

front brake pads low

Pass 12 Sep 2011 49,114 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 49,114 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2010 39,401 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2010 39,401 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2009 29,269 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear brakes rate of application uneven

windscreen scratched at bottom but not considered in drivers view

Pass 17 Sep 2009 29,269 miles

rear brakes rate of application uneven

windscreen scratched at bottom but not considered in drivers view

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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DU56 ULY is a 2006 Volkswagen Eos in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DU56 ULY, 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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DU56 ULY is a 2006 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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