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LY59 GKC

2010 Volkswagen Eos

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,670 mi
Last recorded103,670 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Eos62,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY59 GKC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 103,670 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 100,208 miles

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2021 97,053 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 94,273 miles

Tested in wet conditions

Fail 31 Oct 2020 94,267 miles

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

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

Tested in wet conditions

Pass 24 Oct 2019 91,059 miles

Nearside Front 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 22 Oct 2018 84,197 miles

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

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

Offside Rear worn unevenly on inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2017 74,130 miles

Engine covers fitted, not allowing full inspection.

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

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

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

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

Under vehicle covers fitted, not allowing full inspection.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Oct 2017 74,130 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted, not allowing full inspection.

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

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

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

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

Under vehicle covers fitted, not allowing full inspection.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 61,483 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2016 61,483 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 50,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked and perished on the sidewall

Offside Rear Tyre cracked and perished on the sidewall

Pass 1 Nov 2014 41,327 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 41,179 miles

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 28,289 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 26,508 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 26,508 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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LY59 GKC is a 2010 Volkswagen Eos in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LY59 GKC, 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 LY59 GKC registered?

LY59 GKC is a 2010 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 9 February 2010.

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