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BG61 VWR

2011 Volkswagen Eos

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

104,605 mi
Last recorded104,605 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Eos57,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG61 VWR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 104,605 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2026 104,593 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2025 100,474 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 94,925 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 89,326 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 83,724 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2022 83,723 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 78,893 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 75,882 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 71,781 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 65,979 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 60,003 miles

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape on inner edge slightly

Fail 26 Sep 2017 60,003 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape on inner edge slightly

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 53,213 miles

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape on inner edge slightly

Pass 19 Oct 2015 46,761 miles

Front front brake discs corroded on inner face slightly

Pass 23 Oct 2014 39,803 miles

front discs corroded on inner face

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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BG61 VWR is a 2011 Volkswagen Eos in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BG61 VWR, 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

How do I check the history of BG61 VWR?

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What year was BG61 VWR registered?

BG61 VWR is a 2011 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 12 November 2011.

Is BG61 VWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG61 VWR shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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