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SY61 YJL

2011 Volkswagen Eos

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,486 mi
Last recorded83,486 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Eos57,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY61 YJL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 83,486 miles

Rear subframe and suspension corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2025 80,999 miles

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

Rear tyres worn uneven on inner edge and slightly perished

Fail 3 Jul 2025 80,999 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pipe split (3.5 (a))

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

Rear tyres worn uneven on inner edge and slightly perished

Pass 1 Jul 2024 77,396 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 74,258 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 70,252 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened has small hole (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 67,460 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 67,460 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 62,109 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 55,387 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 49,745 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 49,745 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 43,785 miles

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)

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2016 36,645 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 36,645 miles

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

Nearside Rear tread cracking in tyre

Pass 9 Feb 2015 29,976 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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SY61 YJL is a 2011 Volkswagen Eos in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SY61 YJL, 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

How do I check the history of SY61 YJL?

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What year was SY61 YJL registered?

SY61 YJL is a 2011 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 16 December 2011.

Is SY61 YJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY61 YJL shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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