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J1 GGY

2010 Volkswagen Eos

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

47,599 mi
Last recorded47,599 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Eos62,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 GGY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 47,599 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 43,475 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre worn out of shape on inner edge

Pass 26 Oct 2023 38,507 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 38,507 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 33,134 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover cracked

Fail 24 Oct 2022 33,134 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front anti roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover cracked

Nearside front wishbone rear bush starting to separate

Offside front wishbone rear bush separating

Oil level / pressure warning light illuminated

Pass 25 Oct 2021 28,114 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 23,521 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 23,515 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 19,763 miles

Offside Rear coil spring coroded

Pass 18 Oct 2018 16,182 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 16,177 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking and starting to distort

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 12,085 miles

Front tyres worn to 2.8ml / worn down on inner edge and crack

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

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

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 tyres worn down on inner edge / crack and distort

Fail 21 Sep 2017 12,085 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (8.2.2)

Front tyres worn to 2.8ml / worn down on inner edge and crack

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

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

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 tyres worn down on inner edge / crack and distort

Pass 29 Sep 2016 8,962 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 6,552 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 4,900 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 4,027 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 4,027 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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J1 GGY is a 2010 Volkswagen Eos in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 J1 GGY, 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 J1 GGY registered?

J1 GGY is a 2010 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 30 September 2010.

Is J1 GGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J1 GGY shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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