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VK11 TLU

2011 Volkswagen Eos

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,053 mi
Last recorded140,053 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Eos57,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK11 TLU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 140,053 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2024 136,259 miles

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 120,642 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 107,516 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 107,516 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 97,519 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 97,473 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction cracked windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 85,483 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 68,860 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2019 68,845 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 55,861 miles

Diesel emissions passed, 0.01K T/C, oil temp probe was used

Front some suspension components, light rust corrosion

Fail 27 Apr 2018 55,686 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Diesel emissions passed, 0.01K T/C, oil temp probe was used

Front some suspension components, light rust corrosion

Pass 2 Jun 2017 44,361 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 44,361 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 38,948 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 38,948 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc clip broken (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 34,214 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 27,679 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 TLU is a 2011 Volkswagen Eos in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TLU, 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 TLU registered?

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

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