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J28 SJX

2011 Volkswagen Eos

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

131,126 mi
Last recorded131,126 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Eos57,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ28 SJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 131,126 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2026 131,117 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 130,172 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 127,809 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 127,803 miles

Central Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 124,012 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 112,438 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 100,454 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 89,470 miles

under trays

Pass 8 Dec 2018 78,170 miles

engine covers are fitted obscuring some components

under trays are fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Jan 2018 70,435 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2016 63,536 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 54,395 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 43,938 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emission passed visual inspected no black smoke

n/s/f tyre outter wall slight cut but no cordes showing

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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J28 SJX is a 2011 Volkswagen Eos in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 J28 SJX, 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 J28 SJX registered?

J28 SJX is a 2011 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 5 July 2011.

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