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VN61 FZW

2011 Volkswagen Eos

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,606 mi
Last recorded56,606 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Eos57,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN61 FZW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 56,606 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 53,321 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2025 53,321 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 50,797 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2023 45,489 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 40,626 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 38,996 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 37,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner and sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 34,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall inner wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 33,181 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 31,356 miles

Nearside Front cut in tyre outer sidewall,cords not showing.

Nearside Rear cut in outer sidewall of tyre,cords not showing.

Pass 19 Oct 2015 28,315 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 24,973 miles

cut in nsf tyre outer sidewall,cords not showing.

Fail 3 Nov 2014 24,973 miles

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

cut in nsf tyre outer sidewall,cords not showing.

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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VN61 FZW 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 85.7%.

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 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 VN61 FZW, 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 VN61 FZW?

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What year was VN61 FZW registered?

VN61 FZW is a 2011 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 9 November 2011.

Is VN61 FZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN61 FZW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VN61 FZW have outstanding finance?

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