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MJ57 ZTY

2007 Volkswagen Eos

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

121,935 mi
Last recorded121,935 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Eos69,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ57 ZTY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2025 121,935 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2025 121,935 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2024 110,693 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2024 110,299 miles

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

Rear Brake cable damaged hand brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 99,204 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2023 99,004 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 91,502 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2021 91,501 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 85,030 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2020 85,030 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2019 77,574 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 76,938 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 76,543 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 73,922 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 68,583 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2014 47,671 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 47,573 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2013 41,973 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 35,192 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 28,132 miles

2 front tyres wearing thin

Pass 26 Oct 2010 20,871 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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MJ57 ZTY is a 2007 Volkswagen Eos in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2007 Volkswagen Eos models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 69,034 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 MJ57 ZTY, 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 19 years old, this Volkswagen Eos is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MJ57 ZTY registered?

MJ57 ZTY is a 2007 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 26 November 2007.

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