Volkswagen Eos MOT Results

Registered in 2011
74.6% pass rate
from 1,451 tests in 2021
(23% better than other 2011 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 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Eos is unusually good or bad.

  • 11% fail on Suspension
    • 5.4% fail on Springs
      • 5.4% fail on Coil springs
        • 5.4% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.14% fail on Mounting (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Anti-roll bars (78% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (190% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.96% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.069% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.069% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 1.2% fail on Suspension arms (68% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Pins and bushes (57% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Suspension arm (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.069% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.69% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.14% fail on Wheel bearings
  • 5.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (49% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.5% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.2% fail on Side repeaters (87% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Individual direction indicators (80% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.069% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim (49% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim (49% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.83% fail on Headlamps (69% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.76% fail on Headlamp (69% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.069% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 0.28% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.28% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.28% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.28% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.28% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.21% fail on Stop lamp (91% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.14% fail on Horn
      • 0.069% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.069% fail on Outline marker lamps
      • 0.069% fail on Outline marker lamp
    • 0.069% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.069% fail on Switch
    • 0.069% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.069% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 4.5% fail on Tyres
    • 2.9% fail on Condition
    • 1.9% fail on Tread depth (41% better than other 2011 cars)
  • 4.4% fail on Brakes (35% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.4% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.069% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.1% fail on Brake discs
    • 1.9% fail on Brake performance (42% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.96% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.90% fail on Rbt
          • 0.90% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.069% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.069% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.83% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.83% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.55% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.55% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.48% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.14% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.14% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.14% fail on Rbt
          • 0.14% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.069% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.34% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.34% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.21% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.069% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.069% fail on Servos
    • 0.069% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.069% fail on Lever
    • 0.069% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.069% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.069% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 2.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.1% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.1% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (130% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.069% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
      • 0.96% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.48% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.48% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.21% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.14% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.069% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 2.1% fail on Visibility (56% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Wipers (53% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.90% fail on Washers (62% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.069% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.069% fail on View to rear
      • 0.069% fail on Mirrors
  • 1.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure (64% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.62% fail on Transmission
      • 0.62% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.62% fail on Joints
    • 0.14% fail on Exhaust system (89% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Boot lid (6 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Boot lid condition (8 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.069% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.069% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.069% fail on Body
      • 0.069% fail on Other body component
    • 0.069% fail on Doors
      • 0.069% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.069% fail on Door condition
  • 0.69% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.62% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.069% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.069% fail on Condition
  • 0.34% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.34% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.28% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.28% fail on Attachment
  • 0.14% fail on Steering (93% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.069% fail on Operation
      • 0.069% fail on Steering rack
Read the Honest John Review

Search Good Garages