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GL64 GAU

2014 Volkswagen Eos

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

88,808 mi
Last recorded88,808 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Eos42,313 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL64 GAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 88,808 miles

Rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 88,808 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded but not seriously weakened

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 83,693 miles

1x LED in centre stop lamp not working

Fail 10 Oct 2024 83,693 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

1x LED in centre stop lamp not working

Pass 25 Oct 2023 126,654 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 73,004 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 73,004 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 56,810 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 56,803 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not fitted (4.4.1 (d))

Offside Rear Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 47,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 36,373 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 29,459 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Fail 16 Nov 2017 29,459 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

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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GL64 GAU is a 2014 Volkswagen Eos in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2014 Volkswagen Eos models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 42,313 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 GL64 GAU, 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 12 years old, this Volkswagen Eos is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GL64 GAU is a 2014 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 17 November 2014.

Is GL64 GAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL64 GAU shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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