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FH59 CHJ

2010 Volkswagen Eos

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2022
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

165,053 mi
Last recorded165,053 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2021
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Eos62,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH59 CHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2021 165,053 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2021 165,053 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 147,353 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 147,353 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 126,359 miles

Rear pads getting low

Fail 5 Aug 2019 126,359 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged h/brake (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged h/brake (arm not returning to stop on caliper) (1.1.15 (a))

Rear pads getting low

Pass 26 Jul 2018 108,120 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre worn on inner & outer edges & tread at 2.4mm

both rear h/brake cables corroded & worn

can not see brake pipes

can not see fluid in m/cyl

Fail 25 Jul 2018 108,120 miles

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 80% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 77% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre worn on inner & outer edges & tread at 2.4mm

both rear h/brake cables corroded & worn

can not see brake pipes

can not see fluid in m/cyl

Pass 20 Jul 2017 84,925 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Jul 2016 72,818 miles

Both rear tyres worn unevenly & heavily on inner edges.

Handbrake cables outer casings chaffed on underbody support bars.

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake pads getting low (approx 70% worn)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 72,818 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres worn unevenly & heavily on inner edges.

Handbrake cables outer casings chaffed on underbody support bars.

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake pads getting low (approx 70% worn)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 61,760 miles

Nail in Nearside rear tyre (non-repairable)

Nail in offside rear tyre ( repairable )

Offside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 49,841 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 8 Feb 2013 45,523 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Low Emissions Emitter

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2013 45,523 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Low Emissions Emitter

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FH59 CHJ is a 2010 Volkswagen Eos in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2010 Volkswagen Eos models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 62,888 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 FH59 CHJ, 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 16 years old, this Volkswagen Eos is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FH59 CHJ registered?

FH59 CHJ is a 2010 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 5 February 2010.

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