Volkswagen Eos MOT Results

Registered in 2009
66.9% pass rate
from 1,582 tests in 2021
(14% better than other 2009 cars)
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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Eos is unusually good or bad.

  • 14% fail on Suspension
    • 8.8% fail on Springs (53% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 8.8% fail on Coil springs (54% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 8.8% fail on Coil spring (54% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.5% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (100% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Ball joint dust cover (110% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Linkage ball joints (71% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.063% fail on Ball joint
    • 1.7% fail on Suspension arms (63% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.76% fail on Pins and bushes (61% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Suspension arm (190% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.063% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.57% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.13% fail on Wheel bearings (82% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.063% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.063% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.063% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.063% fail on Ball joint
  • 7.7% fail on Tyres
    • 4.1% fail on Condition (40% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.25% fail on Size/type
  • 7.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (44% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.8% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.0% fail on Side repeaters (180% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.88% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim (38% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.3% fail on Headlamps (59% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp (59% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.38% fail on Stop lamp (89% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.13% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.063% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.063% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.063% fail on Rear fog lamp
  • 6.1% fail on Brakes (30% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.0% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.1% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.38% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Cable (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Brake performance (51% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.88% fail on Service brake performance (64% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.88% fail on Rbt (63% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.76% fail on Service brake performance (64% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.19% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.51% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.51% fail on Rbt
          • 0.44% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.063% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.38% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.38% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.25% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.19% fail on Service brake performance
    • 0.95% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.70% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.57% fail on Electronic stability control (200% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.13% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.063% fail on Pedal
    • 0.19% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.19% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.13% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.13% fail on Lever
    • 0.063% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 4.4% fail on Visibility (26% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Washers
    • 1.0% fail on Wipers (63% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on View to rear
      • 0.25% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.063% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.063% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.063% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.063% fail on Windscreen
  • 3.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.9% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.6% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (62% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.57% fail on Catalyst emissions (58% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 1.3% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (120% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.063% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.13% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.13% fail on Engine oil leaks
    • 0.063% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.063% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 3.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure (30% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Transmission
      • 2.1% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.1% fail on Joints
      • 0.063% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.063% fail on Joints
    • 0.76% fail on Doors (190% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Driver's door (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.51% fail on Door condition (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.25% fail on Door condition
    • 0.19% fail on Exhaust system (90% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.063% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.063% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.063% fail on Seats
      • 0.063% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 0.82% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.63% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.19% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.19% fail on Condition
  • 0.57% fail on Steering (76% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Steering linkage components (80% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.38% fail on Track rod end (79% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.063% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.063% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.32% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.32% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.32% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.25% fail on Attachment
    • 0.063% fail on Condition
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