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FJW 521J

1971 Volkswagen Eos

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,531 mi
Last recorded50,531 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJW 521J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 13 Oct 2020 50,531 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 47,925 miles

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

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

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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FJW 521J is a 1971 Volkswagen Eos in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FJW 521J, 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 55 years old, this Volkswagen Eos is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FJW 521J?

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What year was FJW 521J registered?

FJW 521J is a 1971 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 5 April 1971.

Is FJW 521J safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJW 521J shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FJW 521J have outstanding finance?

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