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VN11 YKJ

2011 Volkswagen Eos

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

135,159 mi
Last recorded135,159 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Eos57,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN11 YKJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 135,159 miles

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

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

rear axel corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2025 124,862 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 196,104 miles

Nearside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2024 196,101 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 119,518 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 107,952 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2022 107,948 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame strengthening plate or fastening insecure bolt missing (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 95,396 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 86,165 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 78,700 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 71,728 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 70,725 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Jul 2017 70,699 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake pads becoming low

Pass 11 Jul 2016 69,443 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 62,619 miles

brake discs corroding

Pass 28 May 2014 53,630 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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VN11 YKJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Eos in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VN11 YKJ, 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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VN11 YKJ is a 2011 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 7 June 2011.

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