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WH05 ZAR

2011 Volkswagen Eos

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

45,933 mi
Last recorded45,933 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Eos57,451 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH05 ZAR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 45,933 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 45,159 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 45,152 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 42,377 miles

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 38,471 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 34,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn too 2mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 34,863 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn too 2mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 31,156 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 31,156 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 26,320 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 19,467 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 14,511 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2018 14,511 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 12,377 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 10,463 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 9,091 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 7,493 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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WH05 ZAR is a 2011 Volkswagen Eos in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WH05 ZAR, 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 WH05 ZAR registered?

WH05 ZAR is a 2011 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 18 January 2011.

Is WH05 ZAR safe to buy?

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