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AA04 EKA

2010 Volkswagen Eos

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

148,952 mi
Last recorded148,952 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Eos62,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA04 EKA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 148,952 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 Front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 142,296 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 137,069 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Dec 2021 129,329 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 124,339 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 124,338 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 117,990 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 105,138 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 98,905 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 98,903 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 86,175 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 29 Apr 2017 86,175 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high done (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high done (1.8)

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 3 May 2016 74,590 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated misty (2.4.D.1b)

Rear both slight bind on rear wheels

blip on diesel test to clean to record

Fail 30 Apr 2016 74,573 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated misty (2.4.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm both (3.5.1g)

Rear both slight bind on rear wheels

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

blip on diesel test to clean to record

Pass 25 Apr 2015 62,738 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 50,577 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 50,576 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 38,225 miles

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

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

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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AA04 EKA is a 2010 Volkswagen Eos in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AA04 EKA, 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 AA04 EKA registered?

AA04 EKA is a 2010 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 7 May 2010.

Is AA04 EKA safe to buy?

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