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GJ61 TWW

2011 Volkswagen Eos

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

87,358 mi
Last recorded87,358 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Eos57,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 TWW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 87,358 miles

Offside Front Inner Driver's seat backrest cushion slightly damaged

Pass 10 Sep 2024 85,737 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 83,473 miles

Offside Rear tyre temp repair

Fail 1 Sep 2023 83,400 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear tyre temp repair

Pass 15 Sep 2022 79,579 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 76,512 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2021 76,512 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 72,965 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 69,108 miles

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

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

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

tpms warning lamp illuminated

Fail 28 Aug 2019 69,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

both front tyres have damage to outer sidewall but not deep enough to expose cords

both rear tyres out of shape on inner edge

tpms warning lamp illuminated

Pass 9 Aug 2018 60,775 miles

BOTH NEARSIDE TYRES HAVE SIDE WALL DAMAGE

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 45,877 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 36,488 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 36,488 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 26,128 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 26,128 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 TWW is a 2011 Volkswagen Eos in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 TWW, 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 TWW registered?

GJ61 TWW is a 2011 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 27 September 2011.

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