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S16 EOS

2011 Volkswagen Eos

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

79,176 mi
Last recorded79,176 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Eos57,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS16 EOS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 79,176 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2026 79,176 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2025 74,576 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 30 May 2025 74,574 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 20 May 2024 69,131 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 64,788 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 62,539 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 60,380 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 57,896 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 54,731 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 50,365 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 50,363 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2017 43,814 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 37,427 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES FEATHERD

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

NAIL IN O/S/R TYRE

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 29,818 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 29,818 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 20,815 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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S16 EOS is a 2011 Volkswagen Eos in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 S16 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 S16 EOS registered?

S16 EOS is a 2011 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 14 June 2011.

Is S16 EOS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S16 EOS shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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