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BW55 JSW

2013 Volkswagen Eos

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

50,261 mi
Last recorded50,261 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Eos47,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW55 JSW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 May 2026 50,261 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 47,790 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 45,371 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 May 2023 42,854 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2022 40,481 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 40,481 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Both rear tyres are stepped and shape

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 38,403 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 38,402 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2020 34,177 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively OSF & NSF Inner disc faces. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Marked with yellow chalk. ()

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

Pass 20 May 2019 30,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm tread left. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm tread left. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2018 26,014 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 20,739 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 15,105 miles

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

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

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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BW55 JSW is a 2013 Volkswagen Eos in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2013 Volkswagen Eos models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 47,701 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 BW55 JSW, 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 13 years old, this Volkswagen Eos is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BW55 JSW is a 2013 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 10 June 2013.

Is BW55 JSW safe to buy?

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