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AB55 BEJ

2007 Volkswagen Eos

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

135,903 mi
Last recorded135,903 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Eos69,034 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB55 BEJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 135,903 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2026 135,903 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 124,505 miles

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

o/s/f headlight damaged but not likely to fall

Fail 6 Nov 2024 124,505 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

o/s/f headlight damaged but not likely to fall

Pass 6 Sep 2023 106,432 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 100,925 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 90,756 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 83,885 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm inner edge..chopping/out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner edge..chopping/out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2020 83,885 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm inner edge..chopping/out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm inner edge..chopping/out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 79,326 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

VERY SLIGHT LIP ON N/S/F & O/S/F BRAKE DISCS

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 79,326 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm AND OUT OF SHAPE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm AND OUT OF SHAPE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

VERY SLIGHT LIP ON N/S/F & O/S/F BRAKE DISCS

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 67,768 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 55,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 43,341 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 31,385 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2014 29,090 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 29,088 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 22,632 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 16,661 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 12,377 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 12,377 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 13 Apr 2010 8,079 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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AB55 BEJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Eos in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AB55 BEJ, 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 AB55 BEJ registered?

AB55 BEJ is a 2007 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 12 April 2007.

Is AB55 BEJ safe to buy?

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