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AJ56 XYS

2006 Volkswagen Eos

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

113,658 mi
Last recorded113,658 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Eos69,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 XYS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 113,658 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 108,032 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded under the paint (1.1.11 (c))

Sound deadening material not fully secure Bonnet insulation (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 108,032 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Seal cracked and perished (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded under the paint (1.1.11 (c))

Sound deadening material not fully secure Bonnet insulation (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 103,447 miles

Both front brake disc backing plates corroded.

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded.

Sound deadening material not fully secure Bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 103,445 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail Hose insecure and rubbing on hub. (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Both front brake disc backing plates corroded.

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspension components corroded.

Sound deadening material not fully secure Bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 99,665 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 95,016 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 91,066 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 88,608 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 86,118 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 86,108 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 83,479 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 76,623 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 67,915 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 60,563 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 53,203 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 46,597 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 40,707 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Sep 2010 33,786 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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AJ56 XYS is a 2006 Volkswagen Eos in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Eos models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 69,099 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 AJ56 XYS, 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 20 years old, this Volkswagen Eos is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AJ56 XYS registered?

AJ56 XYS is a 2006 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 9 December 2006.

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