Volkswagen EOS
Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,984 cc
L40 CGSMOT history
L40 CGS is a black petrol Volkswagen EOS first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 88,734 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 88,734 mi
- At MOT on 2 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 16 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 3,418 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L40 CGS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- EOS
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 1 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L40 CGS was last recorded at 88,734 miles on 2 Jan 2026, 2,316 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 86,418 miles · 2 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,316 miles
- Average per year
- 3,418 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 88,734 miles
- 2025 – 86,418 miles
- 2024 – 83,120 miles
- 2022 – 80,216 miles
- 2021 – 77,161 miles
- 2020 – 74,936 miles
- 2019 – 72,575 miles
- 2018 – 66,975 miles
- 2017 – 63,973 miles
- 2016 – 60,070 miles
- 2015 – 57,315 miles
- 2014 – 53,559 miles
- 2013 – 49,557 miles
- 2012 – 43,437 miles
- 2011 – 37,956 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass88,734 miles
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
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.
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
18 tests since 24 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass88,734 miles (+2,316)3 minor
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 88,734 miles
- Test number
- 514110287580
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass86,418 miles (+3,298)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 86,418 miles
- Test number
- 483685552675
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking, tread stepped and worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySound deadening material not fully secure Under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass83,120 miles (+2,904)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 83,120 miles
- Test number
- 697801328471
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,216 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 80,216 miles
- Test number
- 137435568628
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,216 miles (+3,055)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,216 miles
- Test number
- 645092673037
- MajorNearside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer cable guide (1.1.15 (a))
Pass77,161 miles (+2,225)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 77,161 miles
- Test number
- 508014951210
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone arm, rear most bush perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone arm, rear most bush perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass74,936 miles (+3)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 74,936 miles
- Test number
- 283968143530
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail74,933 miles (+2,358)1 dangerous1 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,933 miles
- Test number
- 343921683290
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass72,575 miles (+3,433)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 72,575 miles
- Test number
- 102479959040
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,142 miles (+2,167)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 69,142 miles
- Test number
- 539467044750
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,975 miles (+3,002)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 66,975 miles
- Test number
- 457958935845
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre tread depth wearing low
- AdvisoryRear coil springs minor corrosion
Pass63,973 miles (+3,903)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 63,973 miles
- Test number
- 280016045778
- AdvisoryRear coil springs slightly corroded
Pass60,070 miles (+2,755)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 60,070 miles
- Test number
- 882218789524
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,315 miles (+3,756)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 57,315 miles
- Test number
- 165367545082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,559 miles (+4,002)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 53,559 miles
- Test number
- 795764244031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,557 miles (+6,120)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 49,557 miles
- Test number
- 149409043084
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,437 miles (+5,481)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 43,437 miles
- Test number
- 598520062072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,956 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 37,956 miles
- Test number
- 816385951059
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L40 CGS
- Does L40 CGS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 CGS is valid until 1 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L40 CGS?
- The MOT on L40 CGS is valid until 1 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L40 CGS done?
- L40 CGS was recorded at 88,734 miles at its MOT on 2 Jan 2026, an average of 3,418 miles a year.
- Has L40 CGS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L40 CGS has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Dec 2022.
- Has the mileage on L40 CGS 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 L40 CGS find?
- L40 CGS passed its latest MOT on 2 Jan 2026 with 3 minor defects: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.
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