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FK59 STY

2011 Volkswagen Eos

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,063 mi
Last recorded96,063 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Eos57,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFK59 STY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 96,063 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 96,063 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 91,826 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 87,590 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 87,590 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 83,217 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 83,214 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 78,505 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 73,709 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 65,728 miles

1 out of 12 parts of the centre stop lamp not working

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 57,616 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 50,319 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread all (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 42,866 miles

small chip in windscreen

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs corroded and scored

Pass 15 Jan 2015 33,997 miles

front brake discs corroded

nearside rear tyre perishing and cracking

Fail 15 Jan 2015 33,997 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake discs corroded

nearside rear tyre perishing and cracking

Pass 23 Jan 2014 25,697 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs corroded

offside front tyre has cut in side wall but not deep enourh to reach cords

rear tyres cracking in treads

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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FK59 STY 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 75%.

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 FK59 STY, 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 FK59 STY registered?

FK59 STY is a 2011 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 28 January 2011.

Is FK59 STY safe to buy?

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