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5 ELK

2011 Volkswagen Eos

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

77,176 mi
Last recorded77,176 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Eos57,451 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 ELK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelEos
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 77,176 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 1 Nov 2024 70,254 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 70,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 66,338 miles

Nearside parking brake effort low

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 61,744 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 57,365 miles

Nearside parking brake effort n/s low

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

Fail 23 Mar 2021 57,365 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both links,top gaiters split open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside parking brake effort n/s low

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 52,132 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 52,132 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 46,912 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 41,904 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 36,275 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 29,530 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 29,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 22,530 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 9,389 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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5 ELK is a 2011 Volkswagen Eos in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol 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 5 ELK, 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

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What year was 5 ELK registered?

5 ELK is a 2011 Volkswagen Eos, first registered on 11 June 2011.

Is 5 ELK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5 ELK shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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