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AK09 XWY

2009 Volkswagen Eos

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,987 mi
Last recorded95,987 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Eos63,653 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 XWY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 95,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 95,987 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 89,192 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2020 89,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 83,838 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 72,298 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 66,923 miles

WINTER TYRES FITTED

Pass 6 May 2016 59,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Apr 2016 58,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 51,081 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 44,632 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 35,519 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 25,235 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front tyre is a snow tyre

nearside rear tyre is a snow tyre

offside front tyre is a snow tyre

offside rear tyre is a snow tyre

Pass 31 Mar 2012 25,235 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front tyre is a snow tyre

nearside rear tyre is a snow tyre

offside front tyre is a snow tyre

offside rear tyre is a snow tyre

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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AK09 XWY is a 2009 Volkswagen Eos in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AK09 XWY, 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 AK09 XWY registered?

AK09 XWY is a 2009 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 3 April 2009.

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The MOT history for AK09 XWY shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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