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Volkswagen EOS

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,968 cc

L26 WAYMOT history

L26 WAY is a silver diesel Volkswagen EOS first used on 14 Jul 2006. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jun 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 136,348 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2026.

L26 WAY silver Volkswagen Eos – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jun 2027
Mileage
136,348 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,772 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 WAY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
EOS
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
14 Jul 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 WAY was last recorded at 136,348 miles on 18 Jun 2026, 6,877 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,471 miles · 12 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
6,877 miles
Average per year
5,772 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,348 miles
  • 2025 – 129,471 miles
  • 2024 – 123,721 miles
  • 2023 – 115,429 miles
  • 2022 – 106,642 miles
  • 2021 – 101,570 miles
  • 2020 – 96,739 miles
  • 2019 – 93,688 miles
  • 2018 – 87,657 miles
  • 2017 – 84,977 miles
  • 2016 – 82,866 miles
  • 2015 – 76,226 miles
  • 2014 – 73,541 miles
  • 2013 – 71,125 miles
  • 2012 – 67,778 miles
  • 2011 – 65,371 miles
  • 2010 – 54,771 miles
  • 2009 – 38,309 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,348 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

27 tests since 23 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,348 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    136,348 miles
    Test number
    285846394809
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail136,340 miles (+6,869)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,340 miles
    Test number
    966821240123
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass129,471 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    129,471 miles
    Test number
    262687952988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail129,465 miles (+5,744)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,465 miles
    Test number
    623536230862
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass123,721 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    123,721 miles
    Test number
    516492061143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail123,199 miles (+7,770)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,199 miles
    Test number
    513037744268
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  7. Pass115,429 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    115,429 miles
    Test number
    517788214658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail115,420 miles (+8,778)8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,420 miles
    Test number
    882664630878
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak EGR VALVE (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass106,642 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    106,642 miles
    Test number
    549691630551
    • AdvisoryExhaust leak from egr pipe
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail106,635 miles (+5,065)4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,635 miles
    Test number
    380730500138
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust leak from egr pipe
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass101,570 miles (+4,831)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    101,570 miles
    Test number
    643883482299
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo/manifold area (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outer cv gaiter slightly deteriorated

  12. Pass96,739 miles (+3,051)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    96,739 miles
    Test number
    192518195173
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold/turbo area (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  13. Pass93,688 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    93,688 miles
    Test number
    632224735499
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

  14. Fail93,688 miles (+6,031)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,688 miles
    Test number
    935269357018
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

  15. Pass87,657 miles (+2,680)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    87,657 miles
    Test number
    919398738632
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

  16. Pass84,977 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    84,977 miles
    Test number
    444168736539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail84,977 miles (+2,111)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,977 miles
    Test number
    774167828534
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryAdvise both rear tyres badly worn on inner edge and going out of shape
    • AdvisoryAdvise n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

  18. Pass82,866 miles (+6,640)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    82,866 miles
    Test number
    767386043253
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn and out of shape on inner edges
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust blow around turbo area

  19. Pass76,226 miles (+2,685)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    76,226 miles
    Test number
    866010975109
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to go out of shape on inner edges

  20. Pass73,541 miles (+2,416)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    73,541 miles
    Test number
    209354284458
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass71,125 miles (+3,347)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    71,125 miles
    Test number
    487823493138
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges of tread

  22. Pass67,778 miles (+2,407)5 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    67,778 miles
    Test number
    688933592171
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to wear on inner tread
    • NoteFront tyres just starting to wear close to wear bars in places

  23. Pass65,371 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    65,371 miles
    Test number
    238583291186
    • NoteAdvise front and rear brake discs in very poor condition

  24. Fail65,371 miles (+10,600)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,371 miles
    Test number
    235622291479
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • NoteAdvise front and rear brake discs in very poor condition

  25. Pass54,771 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    54,771 miles
    Test number
    341859680107
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly pitted on inner edges

  26. Fail54,771 miles (+16,462)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,771 miles
    Test number
    610829380182
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly pitted on inner edges

  27. Pass38,309 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    38,309 miles
    Test number
    334824979113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L26 WAY

Does L26 WAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 WAY is valid until 17 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L26 WAY?
The MOT on L26 WAY is valid until 17 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L26 WAY done?
L26 WAY was recorded at 136,348 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2026, an average of 5,772 miles a year.
Has L26 WAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 WAY has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on L26 WAY ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L26 WAY find?
L26 WAY passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre slightly damaged, and 1 more.

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