Volkswagen Eos MOT Results

Registered in 2006
58.1% pass rate
from 1,709 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 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Eos is unusually good or bad.

  • 18% fail on Suspension
    • 7.8% fail on Springs (54% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 7.8% fail on Coil springs (55% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 7.8% fail on Coil spring (54% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Mounting
    • 6.7% fail on Anti-roll bars (31% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (110% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Ball joint dust cover (120% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.059% fail on Linkage
      • 0.059% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 5.6% fail on Suspension arms
      • 5.0% fail on Pins and bushes (95% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Ball joint (84% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.12% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint dust cover (85% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.23% fail on Wheel bearings (80% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.12% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.12% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.23% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.059% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.23% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (83% better than other 2006 cars)
  • 12% fail on Brakes
    • 7.6% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 4.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 3.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt
          • 2.8% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.35% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.059% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.059% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.4% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt
          • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.23% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.059% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.059% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.53% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.53% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.41% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.18% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.29% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 4.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.4% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.6% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.6% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.88% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.70% fail on Cable (3 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Lever
        • 0.059% fail on Linkage
    • 1.1% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.64% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.59% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.059% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.70% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.59% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.12% fail on Pedal
    • 0.53% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.53% fail on Lever
    • 0.23% fail on Rigid brake pipes (91% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.12% fail on Servos (11 times worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.12% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.059% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.059% fail on Servos
    • 0.059% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.059% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.059% fail on Additional braking device
  • 10% fail on Body, chassis, structure (30% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 8.5% fail on Transmission (160% worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 8.3% fail on Drive shafts (160% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 8.2% fail on Joints (160% worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.059% fail on Flexible couplings
      • 0.29% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.29% fail on Joints
    • 1.3% fail on Exhaust system (53% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Doors
      • 0.29% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.29% fail on Door condition
      • 0.23% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.23% fail on Door condition
    • 0.18% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.18% fail on Body
      • 0.12% fail on Other body component
      • 0.059% fail on Panel
    • 0.059% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.059% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.059% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.059% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.059% fail on Seats
      • 0.059% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.059% fail on Passenger's seat
  • 9.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (39% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Headlamps (36% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Headlamp (37% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.059% fail on Dipswitch
    • 2.9% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.9% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.5% fail on Side repeaters (2 times worse than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.35% fail on Individual direction indicators (80% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.12% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (52% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Stop lamp (93% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (67% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Rear fog lamp (67% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Rear fog lamp (67% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.12% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.12% fail on Electrical equipment (80% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.059% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.059% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.059% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 9.2% fail on Tyres (39% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Tread depth
    • 4.7% fail on Condition (56% worse than other 2006 cars)
  • 7.4% fail on Visibility
    • 5.4% fail on Washers (57% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Wipers (39% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.12% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.12% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.059% fail on View to rear
      • 0.059% fail on Mirrors
  • 3.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (55% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (150% worse than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.59% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.47% fail on Condition
      • 0.059% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.059% fail on Requirements
    • 0.059% fail on Airbags
      • 0.059% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 3.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (48% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Exhaust emissions (48% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Spark ignition (51% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.53% fail on Catalyst emissions (75% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.88% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.41% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.18% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (75% better than other 2006 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.059% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.059% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.12% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.12% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.76% fail on Steering (77% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.64% fail on Steering linkage components (74% better than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.64% fail on Track rod end (71% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.059% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.059% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.059% fail on Steering wheel
  • 0.29% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.29% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.23% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.23% fail on Attachment
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