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VK11 HXJ

2011 Volkswagen Eos

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

128,046 mi
Last recorded128,046 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Eos57,451 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK11 HXJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 128,046 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes deteriorating - nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Nearside & Offside (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked upper behind mirror (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 128,046 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring seat holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All four front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes deteriorating - nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Nearside & Offside (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 111,855 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 111,853 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2024 90,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ** WORN TO 2MM ** and worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ** WORN TO 2MM** and worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre On outer edge - not repairable ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 79,857 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 79,851 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 62,185 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 56,896 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 53,587 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 50,266 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 50,266 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 45,982 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2018 45,982 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 41,112 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 34,997 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2016 34,997 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 20,678 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 24,397 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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VK11 HXJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Eos in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VK11 HXJ, 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 VK11 HXJ registered?

VK11 HXJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 30 March 2011.

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