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FD56 LNX

2007 Volkswagen Eos

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,362 mi
Last recorded183,362 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2018
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Eos69,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD56 LNX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2018 183,362 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 183,362 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 168,655 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 146,377 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing heavily inner edge ,very close to cords

Offside Rear rear tyre wearing heavily inner edge very close to cords

Pass 26 Oct 2015 128,741 miles

crack in windscreen outside of swept area

emissions too low to test

Fail 22 Oct 2015 128,736 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brake pad warning light on

crack in windscreen outside of swept area

emissions too low to test

Pass 27 Feb 2015 124,131 miles

o/s/r caliper handbrake arm not returning fully

Fail 26 Feb 2015 124,062 miles

Nearside Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

o/s/r caliper handbrake arm not returning fully

Pass 26 Feb 2014 103,111 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

n/s/f tyre tread on 3mm

n/s/r shock absorber bump stop deteriorated

o/s/r hand brake efficiency slightly low

slight play in n/s/f inner steering rack joint

Pass 27 Feb 2013 85,210 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r shock absorber dust cover split

o/s/f tyre has small cuts to inner wall,perished and starting to split around tread

o/s/r tyre has small cuts to inner wall

rear discs corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2013 85,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r shock absorber dust cover split

o/s/f tyre has small cuts to inner wall,perished and starting to split around tread

o/s/r tyre has small cuts to inner wall

rear discs corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2012 66,736 miles

front discs corroded

front pads wearing thin

under body trays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2011 51,091 miles

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

stone chips to screen

under body trays fitted

Fail 18 Jan 2010 33,171 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 33,171 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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FD56 LNX is a 2007 Volkswagen Eos in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FD56 LNX, 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.

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FD56 LNX is a 2007 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 19 January 2007.

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