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MA55 ZAB

2013 Volkswagen Eos

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,812 mi
Last recorded122,812 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Eos47,701 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA55 ZAB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 122,812 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 117,433 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 114,441 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2023 114,112 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear advise slight bind

Pass 13 Aug 2022 107,850 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 98,889 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

under trays fitted obstructing view of components

Pass 15 Aug 2020 85,694 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2020 85,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre edges worn

Pass 15 May 2019 66,569 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

covers and trays fitted blocking view of test items

Fail 14 May 2019 66,522 miles

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

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing between 8 and Y (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing between 8 and Y (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

covers and trays fitted blocking view of test items

Pass 9 May 2018 47,536 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

covers and trays fitted blocking view of test items

Fail 9 May 2018 47,535 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2354018 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear tyre heavily out of shape on inner edge

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

covers and trays fitted blocking view of test items

Pass 11 May 2017 25,122 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 18,663 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has cracking of rubber between treads

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

Offside Rear tyre has cracking of rubber between treads

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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MA55 ZAB is a 2013 Volkswagen Eos in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MA55 ZAB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MA55 ZAB registered?

MA55 ZAB is a 2013 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 12 March 2013.

Is MA55 ZAB safe to buy?

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