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RB05 LYN

2010 Volkswagen Eos

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,999 mi
Last recorded96,999 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Eos62,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRB05 LYN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 96,999 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 96,998 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 92,576 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 90,428 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2024 90,428 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 88,747 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 86,038 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 82,021 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 82,021 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 74,722 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 60,789 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 59,670 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened More so on inner face. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing more on inner edge.

Fail 12 Mar 2018 59,525 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened More so on inner face. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing more on inner edge.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Feb 2017 55,021 miles

Rear Both rear tyres showing signs of perishing on outer wall. tyre still ok.

Fail 20 Feb 2017 54,958 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Both rear tyres showing signs of perishing on outer wall. tyre still ok.

Pass 8 Mar 2016 50,548 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm left on tyre. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 44,294 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2015 44,294 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2014 38,609 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 34,122 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 34,122 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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RB05 LYN is a 2010 Volkswagen Eos in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RB05 LYN, 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 RB05 LYN registered?

RB05 LYN is a 2010 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 30 April 2010.

Is RB05 LYN safe to buy?

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