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2010 Volkswagen Eos

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

97,964 mi
Last recorded97,964 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Eos62,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 PLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 97,964 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 93,780 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2023 89,222 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2023 89,218 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 86,162 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 82,094 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 79,057 miles

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

unable to fully inspect rear seat belts wind blocker in place across rear of seats

Fail 15 Aug 2020 79,057 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge to centre of tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

unable to fully inspect rear seat belts wind blocker in place across rear of seats

Pass 19 Jul 2019 75,634 miles

nearside rear tyre stepping/ wear inner edge

offside rear tyre stepping / wear inner edge

Pass 13 Aug 2018 71,679 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 65,733 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 59,930 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 53,614 miles

Both rear tyres perished.

Both rear tyres wearing thin on very inner edges.

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 53,614 miles

Both rear tyres perished.

Both rear tyres wearing thin on very inner edges.

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 45,586 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 31,417 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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1 PLJ is a 2010 Volkswagen Eos in White 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 1 PLJ, 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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1 PLJ is a 2010 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 8 July 2010.

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