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HJ61 XFW

2011 Volkswagen Eos

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

111,416 mi
Last recorded111,416 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Eos57,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ61 XFW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 111,416 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 104,402 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 94,371 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside, Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 85,521 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2023 85,521 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 83,439 miles

Engine idling uneasy

Fail 29 Mar 2023 83,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine idling uneasy

TPMS light on

Pass 12 Apr 2022 78,746 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 75,741 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 73,002 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 68,089 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both have a slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 67,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer shoulder has a cut to ply has been chalked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split and smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords has a cut to cords has been chalked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to split on edges but still clearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both have a slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 64,236 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2018 64,236 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear brake binding

Pass 7 Mar 2017 59,577 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 48,285 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 48,285 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 45,606 miles

both front tyres scrubbed on inner edges step tread tyres

Pass 3 Oct 2014 35,005 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres wearing on inside 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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HJ61 XFW is a 2011 Volkswagen Eos in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HJ61 XFW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HJ61 XFW registered?

HJ61 XFW is a 2011 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 17 October 2011.

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