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Volkswagen Eos MOT Results

Registered in 2008
65.4% pass rate
from 3,344 tests in 2021
(15% better than other 2008 cars)
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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Eos is unusually good or bad.

  • 14% fail on Suspension (11% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 8.9% fail on Springs (50% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 8.9% fail on Coil springs (51% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 8.9% fail on Coil spring (51% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.1% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (45% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.93% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.84% fail on Linkage ball joints (39% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Linkage
      • 0.090% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.090% fail on Ball joint (79% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.030% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.030% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.8% fail on Suspension arms (63% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Pins and bushes (49% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Ball joint (87% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint dust cover (74% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.45% fail on Shock absorbers (55% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Wheel bearings (63% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.12% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.030% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.030% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.18% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.090% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.060% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.030% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.060% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.030% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.030% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.030% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 7.4% fail on Brakes (26% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Brake performance (21% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt
          • 1.9% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.42% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.030% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.030% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (28% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.78% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.78% fail on Rbt
          • 0.72% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.060% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.51% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.51% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.30% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.21% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.090% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.0% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.030% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.3% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.3% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.33% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.24% fail on Cable
        • 0.090% fail on Lever
        • 0.030% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 0.93% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.51% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.48% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.27% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.27% fail on Lever
    • 0.24% fail on Air and vacuum systems (9 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Servos (11 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up (36 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Leaks
    • 0.090% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (76% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.090% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.090% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.060% fail on Other components
      • 0.030% fail on Additional braking device
    • 0.060% fail on Rigid brake pipes (96% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.060% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.060% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.030% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.030% fail on Servos
  • 7.3% fail on Tyres
    • 4.1% fail on Condition (35% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.39% fail on Size/type
  • 6.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (50% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.3% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.9% fail on Side repeaters (180% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.36% fail on Individual direction indicators (74% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim (35% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp aim (30% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (83% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Headlamps (58% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp (61% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.42% fail on Stop lamp (89% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.42% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.42% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.42% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.42% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (80% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Electrical equipment (65% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.060% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.030% fail on Horn
    • 0.090% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.090% fail on Position lamp
  • 6.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.7% fail on Transmission (71% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 4.5% fail on Drive shafts (73% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 4.5% fail on Joints (74% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.15% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.15% fail on Joints
    • 1.2% fail on Doors (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.81% fail on Driver's door (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.81% fail on Door condition (7 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Front passenger's door (190% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.36% fail on Door condition (190% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.81% fail on Exhaust system (65% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Body
      • 0.12% fail on Other body component
      • 0.060% fail on Panel
    • 0.15% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.090% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.030% fail on Hose
      • 0.030% fail on Pipe
    • 0.090% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.090% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.030% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.030% fail on Load security
      • 0.030% fail on Tailgate
    • 0.030% fail on Seats
      • 0.030% fail on Driver's seat
  • 6.6% fail on Visibility
    • 4.7% fail on Washers (47% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Wipers (36% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on View to rear
      • 0.18% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.090% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.090% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.060% fail on Bonnet
  • 2.8% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (49% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Exhaust emissions (46% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Spark ignition (49% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.42% fail on Catalyst emissions (76% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.060% fail on Emissions not tested (89% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.93% fail on Compression ignition (42% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.69% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.12% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (70% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.090% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (81% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.030% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.030% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.96% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (39% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.69% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.30% fail on Seat belts (61% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Condition
      • 0.090% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 0.84% fail on Steering (69% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.63% fail on Steering linkage components (69% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Track rod end (73% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.030% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.030% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.15% fail on Steering gear (66% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Steering rack (72% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Operation
    • 0.090% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.39% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.39% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.39% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.30% fail on Attachment
    • 0.090% fail on Condition
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