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AJ09 DYG

2009 Volkswagen Eos

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,466 mi
Last recorded85,466 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Eos63,653 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ09 DYG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 85,466 miles

Exhaust noisy Sport cat fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 85,463 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy Sport cat fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 85,417 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 82,367 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2024 82,367 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 77,581 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 76,652 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 76,644 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 75,299 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 72,566 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 72,566 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2019 69,854 miles

Washers part blocked ?.

n/s/r handbrake cable rubbing on body susport

Pass 24 May 2018 65,953 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 59,949 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake discs corroded (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 59,675 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2016 59,675 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 54,622 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 43,427 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 35,123 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 24,371 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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AJ09 DYG is a 2009 Volkswagen Eos in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AJ09 DYG, 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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What year was AJ09 DYG registered?

AJ09 DYG is a 2009 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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