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VU59 FWN

2010 Volkswagen Eos

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

139,854 mi
Last recorded139,854 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Eos62,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU59 FWN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 139,854 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside front tyre 3mm

Offside front tyre 3mm

Offside rear tyre 2mm on inside edge

Parking brake efficiency only just met minimum requirement

Pass 21 Aug 2023 137,915 miles

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

Offside rear tyre 2mm on inside edge

Parking brake efficiency only just met minimum requirement

Pass 5 Aug 2022 122,529 miles

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

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

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

Offside front tyre below 1mm on inside edge

Offside rear tyre unevenly worn on inside edge

Fail 5 Aug 2022 122,529 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside front tyre below 1mm on inside edge

Offside rear tyre unevenly worn on inside edge

Pass 25 Aug 2021 107,955 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 99,934 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 91,946 miles

Both front tyres 3mm

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre 1.6mm on inside edge

Fail 22 Aug 2019 91,946 miles

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

Both front tyres 3mm

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre 1.6mm on inside edge

Pass 15 Aug 2018 83,318 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 77,119 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 71,352 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 65,233 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 61,740 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 56,131 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2013 49,623 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 49,623 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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VU59 FWN is a 2010 Volkswagen Eos in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VU59 FWN, 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 VU59 FWN registered?

VU59 FWN is a 2010 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 16 January 2010.

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The MOT history for VU59 FWN shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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