Volkswagen Eos MOT Results
Registered in 200658.1% pass rate
from 1,709 tests in 2021
Pass rate by mileage
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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.
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18% fail on
Suspension
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7.8% fail on
Springs
(54% worse than other 2006 cars)
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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
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7.8% fail on
Coil springs
(55% worse than other 2006 cars)
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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
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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)
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0.23% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.12% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.12% fail on Pins and bushes
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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)
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7.8% fail on
Springs
(54% worse than other 2006 cars)
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12% fail on
Brakes
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7.6% fail on
Brake performance
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4.7% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
- 4.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
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3.1% fail on
Service brake performance
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3.0% fail on
Rbt
- 2.8% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.35% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.059% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.059% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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3.0% fail on
Rbt
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1.4% fail on
Parking brake performance
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1.3% fail on
Rbt
- 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.23% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
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0.059% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.059% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
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1.3% fail on
Rbt
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0.53% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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0.53% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.41% fail on Service brake imbalance
- 0.18% fail on Service brake performance
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0.53% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.29% fail on Brake performance not tested
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4.7% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
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4.3% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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2.4% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 2.4% fail on Brake pads
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1.6% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 1.6% fail on Brake discs
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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
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2.4% fail on
Brake linings and pads
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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
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0.70% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
- 0.59% fail on Hand lever
- 0.12% fail on Pedal
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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)
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0.12% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.12% fail on Servos (11 times worse than other 2006 cars)
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0.12% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
- 0.12% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
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0.059% fail on
Air and vacuum systems
- 0.059% fail on Servos
- 0.059% fail on Flexible brake hoses
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0.059% fail on
Other components and prescribed areas
- 0.059% fail on Additional braking device
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7.6% fail on
Brake performance
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10% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(30% worse than other 2006 cars)
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8.5% fail on
Transmission
(160% worse than other 2006 cars)
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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
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0.29% fail on
Prop shafts
- 0.29% fail on Joints
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8.3% fail on
Drive shafts
(160% worse than other 2006 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Exhaust system (53% better than other 2006 cars)
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0.47% fail on
Doors
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0.29% fail on
Front passenger's door
- 0.29% fail on Door condition
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0.23% fail on
Driver's door
- 0.23% fail on Door condition
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0.29% fail on
Front passenger's door
- 0.18% fail on Bumpers
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0.18% fail on
Body
- 0.12% fail on Other body component
- 0.059% fail on Panel
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0.059% fail on
Integral vehicle structure
- 0.059% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
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0.059% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.059% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
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0.059% fail on
Seats
- 0.059% fail on Driver's seat
- 0.059% fail on Passenger's seat
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8.5% fail on
Transmission
(160% worse than other 2006 cars)
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9.4% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(39% better than other 2006 cars)
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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
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2.9% fail on
Direction indicators
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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)
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2.9% fail on
Flashing type
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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)
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0.29% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
(67% better than other 2006 cars)
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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)
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0.29% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(67% better than other 2006 cars)
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0.12% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.12% fail on Position lamp
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0.12% fail on
Electrical equipment
(80% better than other 2006 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Battery(ies)
- 0.059% fail on Rear reflectors
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0.059% fail on
Mandatory tell-tales
- 0.059% fail on Main beam tell-tale
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3.0% fail on
Headlamps
(36% better than other 2006 cars)
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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)
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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
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0.12% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.12% fail on Windscreen
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0.059% fail on
View to rear
- 0.059% fail on Mirrors
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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)
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0.59% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.47% fail on Condition
- 0.059% fail on Prescribed areas
- 0.059% fail on Requirements
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0.059% fail on
Airbags
- 0.059% fail on Drivers airbag
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3.2% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(48% better than other 2006 cars)
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3.1% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(48% better than other 2006 cars)
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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
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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
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2.3% fail on
Spark ignition
(51% better than other 2006 cars)
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0.12% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.12% fail on Engine oil leaks
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3.1% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(48% better than other 2006 cars)
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0.76% fail on
Steering
(77% better than other 2006 cars)
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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)
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0.059% fail on
Steering gear
- 0.059% fail on Steering rack
- 0.059% fail on Steering wheel
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0.64% fail on
Steering linkage components
(74% better than other 2006 cars)
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0.29% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.29% fail on Registration plates
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0.23% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.23% fail on Attachment
Read the Honest John Review
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Volkswagen Eos (2006 - 2015)
Goes and handles well with space for four adults. Decent luggage trunk top up and fresh air top down.