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DR55 MLS

2011 Volkswagen Eos

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,885 mi
Last recorded89,885 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Eos57,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDR55 MLS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 89,885 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 88,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Oct 2023 85,912 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 82,931 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 82,927 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 78,690 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 75,116 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edge, 3mm tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on edge, 3mm tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 70,458 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2019 70,457 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 63,960 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 57,415 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 47,944 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 41,471 miles

Offside Rear foreign object in tyre

Pass 6 Oct 2014 30,340 miles

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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DR55 MLS is a 2011 Volkswagen Eos in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DR55 MLS, 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.

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What year was DR55 MLS registered?

DR55 MLS is a 2011 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 31 October 2011.

Is DR55 MLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DR55 MLS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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