2011 Volkswagen Eos · 4,822 MOT tests
2011 Volkswagen Eos reliability
2011 Volkswagen Eoss fail 28.6% of first MOT tests, 18% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 9 Eos years (4,822 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Eoss: 33.7%)
- 28.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Eoss: 33.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 18% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 76,492
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,822
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does better)
- 2012 cars: 24% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does worse)
- Weak spot: tyres, 7.4% of tests fail here (10% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 62% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2011 car carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
Common problems
What fails on a 2011 Volkswagen Eos
Fail rate by area
- Suspension13.3%
- Tyres7.4%
- Brakes6.7%
- Lights and electrics6.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.4%
- Body, chassis and structure1.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 5.1%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 3.09%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.26%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.95%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 1.49%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.18%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.12%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.49%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.59%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (6.97%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (6.68%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.77%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2011 Volkswagen Eos reliable?
2011 Volkswagen Eoss fail 28.6% of first MOT tests, 18% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 9 Eos years (4,822 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 Volkswagen Eos MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (5.1% of tests), anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed (3.09% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.26% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 Volkswagen Eos have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2011 Volkswagen Eos shows 76,492 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2011 car?
A car first registered in 2011 carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
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