Volkswagen Eos MOT Results

Registered in 2007
60.3% pass rate
from 4,139 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2007 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Eos is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Suspension
    • 8.1% fail on Springs (40% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 8.1% fail on Coil springs (41% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 8.1% fail on Coil spring (41% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.048% fail on Mounting
    • 5.7% fail on Anti-roll bars (19% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 3.3% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (92% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint dust cover (79% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.92% fail on Linkage ball joints (36% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.072% fail on Linkage
      • 0.072% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.024% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.8% fail on Suspension arms (44% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.51% fail on Ball joint (76% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Ball joint dust cover (55% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.60% fail on Wheel bearings (41% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.53% fail on Shock absorbers (49% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.097% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.024% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.024% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.024% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.17% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (81% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.097% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.048% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.024% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.024% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.072% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.024% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.024% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.024% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 11% fail on Brakes
    • 6.7% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (34% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 4.1% fail on Rbt (sp) (42% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.8% fail on Rbt
          • 2.6% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.34% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.048% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.048% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.024% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.024% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.2% fail on Rbt
          • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.097% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.072% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.048% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.024% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.63% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.63% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.43% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.27% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.14% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.7% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.6% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.5% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.024% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.94% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.94% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.58% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (2 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.46% fail on Cable (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.097% fail on Lever
        • 0.048% fail on Linkage (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 1.0% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.68% fail on Electronic stability control (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Anti-lock braking system (62% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.82% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (120% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Hand lever (100% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Pedal (140% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.60% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.60% fail on Lever
    • 0.14% fail on Rigid brake pipes (92% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.12% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.024% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.12% fail on Air and vacuum systems (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Servos (7 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.048% fail on Master cylinder (6 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.024% fail on Servos
    • 0.048% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.024% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.024% fail on Other components
  • 8.9% fail on Tyres (34% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 5.7% fail on Condition (88% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.19% fail on Size/type
  • 8.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (43% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Direction indicators (33% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Flashing type (33% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 2.7% fail on Side repeaters (3 times worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.48% fail on Individual direction indicators (71% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.048% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim (35% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim (31% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.097% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (75% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Headlamps (49% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp (53% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.56% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (74% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Stop lamp (87% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Electrical equipment (57% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.072% fail on Horn (75% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.22% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (68% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Rear fog lamp (68% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Rear fog lamp (68% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.048% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.024% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.024% fail on Switch
    • 0.024% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.024% fail on Switch
    • 0.024% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 8.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure (19% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 6.0% fail on Transmission (110% worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 5.9% fail on Drive shafts (110% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 5.9% fail on Joints (110% worse than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.024% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.12% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.12% fail on Joints
    • 1.5% fail on Exhaust system (40% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Doors
      • 0.19% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.19% fail on Door condition
      • 0.12% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.12% fail on Door condition
    • 0.19% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.12% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.048% fail on Pipe
      • 0.024% fail on Hose
    • 0.19% fail on Body
      • 0.12% fail on Panel
      • 0.048% fail on Other body component
      • 0.024% fail on Mounting fixings
    • 0.17% fail on Boot lid (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Boot lid condition (5 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.072% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.048% fail on Seats
      • 0.048% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.024% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.024% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.024% fail on Chassis
      • 0.024% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.024% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.024% fail on Engine mounting condition
  • 7.2% fail on Visibility
    • 5.2% fail on Washers (56% worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Wipers (38% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.17% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.14% fail on View to rear
      • 0.14% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.048% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.024% fail on Driver's view
  • 3.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (37% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Exhaust emissions (37% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Spark ignition (44% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.29% fail on Catalyst emissions (86% better than other 2007 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Emissions not tested (81% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.43% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.39% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.27% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.072% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.048% fail on Particulate filter
          • 0.024% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.048% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.024% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.024% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.097% fail on Fluid leaks (76% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.072% fail on Engine oil leaks (78% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.072% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.072% fail on Sound deadening material (8 times worse than other 2007 cars)
  • 2.0% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.3% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.65% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.53% fail on Condition
      • 0.12% fail on Prescribed areas (70% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.024% fail on Airbags
      • 0.024% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.82% fail on Steering (73% better than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.43% fail on Steering linkage components (81% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Track rod end (83% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.024% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.024% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.024% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.31% fail on Electronic power steering (4 times worse than other 2007 cars)
    • 0.072% fail on Steering gear (84% better than other 2007 cars)
      • 0.072% fail on Steering rack (84% better than other 2007 cars)
  • 0.34% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.34% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.31% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.27% fail on Attachment
    • 0.048% fail on Condition
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