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AU56 JWL

2006 Volkswagen Eos

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

178,546 mi
Last recorded178,546 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Eos69,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 JWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 178,546 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear sides (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear sides, on inner sdges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 170,717 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 167,519 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside + Offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe +Anti roll bar + / brackets corroded

oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2020 159,279 miles

Exhaust pipe corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2019 148,653 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

surface rust underneath

Pass 29 Jan 2018 140,827 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 131,332 miles

front brake discs corroded on the outside of the inner edges

offside rear tyre worn/bald on the inner edge

Fail 31 Jan 2017 131,332 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs corroded on the outside of the inner edges

offside rear tyre worn/bald on the inner edge

Pass 12 Apr 2016 125,092 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 117,650 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 117,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Pass 8 Apr 2014 94,438 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

machine fails to register emissions

Pass 7 May 2013 83,135 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre worn inside edge

Pass 17 May 2012 71,336 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 60,294 miles

Front brake pads wearing low and inner surface of brake discs corroded/pitted around edge

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 47,242 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2010 47,242 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tread depth low on edges of front tyres

Pass 13 Oct 2009 38,858 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

REAR TYRES FEATHERED ON INNER EDGES ALSO TYRES HAVE SMALL CUTS

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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AU56 JWL is a 2006 Volkswagen Eos in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AU56 JWL, 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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AU56 JWL is a 2006 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 25 October 2006.

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