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RJ61 DZW

2011 Volkswagen Eos

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,269 mi
Last recorded85,269 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Eos57,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ61 DZW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 85,269 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective bolts missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 78,615 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 78,615 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 74,299 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 71,068 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 71,066 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 70,064 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 67,760 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 67,760 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2020 67,759 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2019 49,209 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 44,449 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 37,007 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 28,505 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 22,488 miles

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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RJ61 DZW is a 2011 Volkswagen Eos in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 RJ61 DZW, 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 RJ61 DZW registered?

RJ61 DZW is a 2011 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 16 December 2011.

Is RJ61 DZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ61 DZW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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