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GK11 BYC

2011 Volkswagen Eos

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

142,753 mi
Last recorded142,753 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Eos57,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK11 BYC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 142,753 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S/F (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/R inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jun 2026 142,753 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated N/S/F (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/R inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 129,636 miles

Front wipers smearing

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth and blistering on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing the inner edges unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 122,795 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive residue around lower engine areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside rear tyre wearing out of shape

Pass 9 Jun 2023 114,518 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside - worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2022 101,939 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 89,874 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 79,876 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 72,814 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 62,418 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 54,323 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

wiper blades split

Pass 7 Jun 2016 45,122 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 45,118 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 36,431 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 28,753 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 28,753 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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GK11 BYC is a 2011 Volkswagen Eos in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GK11 BYC, 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 GK11 BYC registered?

GK11 BYC is a 2011 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 6 June 2011.

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