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VA11 HMU

2011 Volkswagen Eos

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,830 mi
Last recorded98,830 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Eos57,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA11 HMU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 98,830 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2025 98,830 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 94,529 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 92,006 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 87,551 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 84,764 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 81,244 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 75,782 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 64,679 miles

Engine covers fitted

Front brake pads and discs starting to wear low

Battery cover fitted

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Tpms light on

Unable to fully see both rear lower part of coil springs

Vehicle undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Jan 2018 64,679 miles

Battery cover fitted

Engine covers fitted

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

Front brake pads and discs starting to wear low

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Tpms light on

Unable to fully see both rear lower part of coil springs

Vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2017 55,127 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 44,543 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 44,495 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 28,001 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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VA11 HMU is a 2011 Volkswagen Eos in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VA11 HMU, 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 VA11 HMU registered?

VA11 HMU is a 2011 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 25 July 2011.

Is VA11 HMU safe to buy?

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