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GJ61 JZK

2011 Volkswagen Eos

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

98,191 mi
Last recorded98,191 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Eos57,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 JZK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 98,191 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 98,188 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 96,574 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 96,574 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 94,246 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 88,553 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 83,277 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 83,277 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 77,570 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 75,818 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Undertray not fully secure damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 75,818 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Undertray not fully secure damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 68,056 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 68,025 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 57,328 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 48,578 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 34,233 miles

NSR tyre has a cut in outer sidewall (not to cords)

OSR Tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 22 Sep 2014 34,233 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

NSR tyre has a cut in outer sidewall (not to cords)

OSR Tyre bald on inner edge

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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GJ61 JZK is a 2011 Volkswagen Eos in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 GJ61 JZK, 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 GJ61 JZK registered?

GJ61 JZK is a 2011 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 23 September 2011.

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