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BG11 DVJ

2011 Volkswagen Eos

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

71,775 mi
Last recorded71,775 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Eos57,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG11 DVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 71,775 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2026 71,775 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fail 22 Jan 2026 70,763 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 69,329 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS&OS (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS&OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 67,488 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 65,028 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 62,693 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 60,116 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 60,116 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 55,914 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 52,881 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2018 52,827 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm bald inner (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm bald inner (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 24 Mar 2017 48,625 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 48,607 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 44,857 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 41,755 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 38,516 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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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BG11 DVJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Eos in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2011 Volkswagen Eos models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 57,451 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 BG11 DVJ, 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 15 years old, this Volkswagen Eos is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG11 DVJ registered?

BG11 DVJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 1 April 2011.

Is BG11 DVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG11 DVJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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