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AF09 YZA

2009 Volkswagen Eos

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,008 mi
Last recorded149,008 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Eos63,653 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF09 YZA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2023 149,008 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front cv boot outer worn

rear axle components & both side brake pipe corroded

rear lamp unit slight damage

slight oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2023 149,008 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front cv boot outer worn

rear axle components & both side brake pipe corroded

rear lamp unit slight damage

slight oil leak

Pass 31 May 2022 141,749 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 141,749 miles

Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 24 May 2021 135,439 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2020 129,790 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 121,347 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 118,212 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 118,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 111,914 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 103,266 miles

Nearside Front tyre cuts in side wall but not exposing cords

Nearside Rear bump stop split

Pass 16 Mar 2015 95,551 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 85,557 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 74,005 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 73,430 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 51,614 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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AF09 YZA is a 2009 Volkswagen Eos in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Volkswagen Eos models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 63,653 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 AF09 YZA, 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 17 years old, this Volkswagen Eos is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AF09 YZA is a 2009 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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