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L17 EOS

2011 Volkswagen Eos

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

37,832 mi
Last recorded37,832 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Eos57,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL17 EOS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 37,832 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 33,081 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 31,144 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 30,422 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 29,595 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 27,939 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link arm lower bush perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link arm lower bush perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under tray present impeding inspection.

Pass 16 Dec 2019 26,401 miles

Sound deadening material not fully secure bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2019 26,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Sound deadening material not fully secure bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 24,232 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 21,715 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 17,950 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 13,035 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 13,035 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 9,915 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside rear tyres cracking between treads

offside front tyre cracking between treads

Fail 17 Feb 2015 9,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside rear tyres cracking between treads

offside front tyre cracking between treads

Pass 23 Feb 2014 6,812 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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L17 EOS is a 2011 Volkswagen Eos in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 L17 EOS, 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 L17 EOS registered?

L17 EOS is a 2011 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 31 March 2011.

Is L17 EOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L17 EOS shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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