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M40 GCK

2013 Volkswagen Eos

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

82,760 mi
Last recorded82,760 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Eos47,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM40 GCK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 82,760 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2025 80,719 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2025 80,719 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close too limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 89,451 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 89,451 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 73,596 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 79,739 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (235/40/R18 95Y) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Surface corrosion beginning to appear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 68,297 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and inner edge feathered (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 73,409 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 62,356 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 64,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre inner tread stepped

Fail 19 Jul 2022 64,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre inner tread stepped

Pass 14 Dec 2021 57,393 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear subframe becoming corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2021 55,283 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 52,691 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 52,770 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 48,994 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 50,208 miles

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

Front brake discs pitted and scored on inner faces

Nearside Rear tyre inner sidewall cut

Fail 14 Sep 2019 49,977 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))

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

Front brake discs pitted and scored on inner faces

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear tyre inner sidewall cut

Pass 18 Dec 2018 41,754 miles

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

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 both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 44,783 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has Sidewall Damage.

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2018 44,783 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has Sidewall Damage.

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 35,679 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 39,856 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Pass 24 Sep 2016 30,216 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 30,216 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 34,821 miles

Offside Rear tyre outer sidewall cut

Pass 21 Aug 2014 26,394 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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M40 GCK is a 2013 Volkswagen Eos in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2013 Volkswagen Eos models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 47,701 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 M40 GCK, 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 13 years old, this Volkswagen Eos is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M40 GCK is a 2013 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 2 October 2013.

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