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DX56 SXC

2006 Volkswagen Eos

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

92,095 mi
Last recorded92,095 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Eos69,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX56 SXC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 92,095 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2026 92,095 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 89,349 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 89,283 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 87,176 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 87,121 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just off limit and bald near cords on inside edge, 235/45/17 W/Y (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inside edge, 235/45/17 W/Y (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 83,741 miles

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

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

washer pipe leaking in engine bay

Fail 8 Oct 2022 83,728 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

washer pipe leaking in engine bay

Pass 15 Oct 2021 80,580 miles

Brake servo performance reduced

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2021 80,580 miles

Brake servo performance reduced

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 78,050 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

wipers leave slight smear

Fail 10 Oct 2020 78,050 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45-17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge will soon have cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

handbrake lever has travel but not considered excessive

wipers leave slight smear

Pass 7 May 2019 68,600 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 59,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Perished On Inner And Outer Edges

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2017 59,581 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 58,837 miles

oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2015 57,637 miles

offside front tyre

Pass 26 Mar 2014 53,889 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 48,273 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 33,624 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 19 Jan 2012 33,624 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 29,190 miles

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

rear brake pads low

rear tyres low inner edges

Pass 24 Oct 2009 22,551 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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DX56 SXC is a 2006 Volkswagen Eos in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DX56 SXC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DX56 SXC registered?

DX56 SXC is a 2006 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 4 November 2006.

Is DX56 SXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX56 SXC shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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