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F17 ELM

2017 Volkswagen Eos

Grey Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

51,450 mi
Last recorded51,450 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF17 ELM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 51,450 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2025 51,450 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 130,445 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2024 45,110 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2024 45,110 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant level low

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 125,668 miles

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 36,934 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 121,468 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2023 121,462 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 30,684 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 114,238 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 21,487 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Jun 2021 105,893 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

number plate lamps faded

Pass 4 Nov 2020 14,232 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 14,229 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned due to front end impact (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Jun 2020 100,755 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 93,911 miles

rear tyres distorted on inner edges

screw in nearside front tyre

Pass 23 Apr 2018 87,023 miles

rear tyres distorted on inner edges

Pass 31 Mar 2017 80,845 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 31 Mar 2016 71,531 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 65,937 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside rear tyre has uneven wear to inner tread

Pass 16 Apr 2014 53,774 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tyre pressure warning light on, checked pressures and are ok

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Apr 2014 53,774 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tyre pressure warning light on, checked pressures and are ok

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2013 39,881 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear tyre shows uneven wear to inner edge

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Apr 2013 39,881 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside rear tyre shows uneven wear to inner edge

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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F17 ELM is a 2017 Volkswagen Eos in Grey with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 F17 ELM, 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 9 years old, this Volkswagen Eos is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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F17 ELM is a 2017 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 18 October 2017.

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