Volkswagen Eos MOT Results
Registered in 200871.9% pass rate
from 3,308 tests in 2017
(24% 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.
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9.6% fail on
Tyres
(24% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 6.1% fail on Condition (64% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 4.1% fail on Tread depth
- 0.45% fail on Tyre pressure monitoring system (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Size/type
- 0.060% fail on Valve stem
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9.6% fail on
Suspension
(29% better than other 2008 cars)
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4.3% fail on
Coil springs
- 4.3% fail on Condition
- 0.091% fail on Location
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3.9% fail on
Drive shafts
(95% worse than other 2008 cars)
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3.8% fail on
Front drive shafts
(97% worse than other 2008 cars)
- 3.8% fail on Constant velocity joints (98% worse than other 2008 cars)
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0.030% fail on
Any drive shaft which is part of the suspension
- 0.030% fail on Drive shafts
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3.8% fail on
Front drive shafts
(97% worse than other 2008 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(63% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.88% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints (61% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.091% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (80% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.091% fail on Linkage condition
- 0.030% fail on Presence
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0.45% fail on
Shock absorbers
(66% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.45% fail on Condition (66% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.39% fail on
Suspension arms
(84% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.36% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints (85% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.030% fail on Attachment
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0.18% fail on
Wheel bearings
(72% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Rear
- 0.060% fail on Front (79% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.091% fail on
Tie bars/rods
- 0.091% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.091% fail on Front suspension joints (86% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.060% fail on
Macpherson strut
- 0.060% fail on Condition
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0.030% fail on
Trailing arms
- 0.030% fail on Condition
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0.030% fail on
Sub-frames
- 0.030% fail on Attachment
- 0.030% fail on Front suspension retaining and locking devices
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4.3% fail on
Coil springs
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7.3% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(60% better than other 2008 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim (55% better than other 2008 cars)
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1.9% fail on
Direction indicators
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1.9% fail on
Flashing type
- 1.8% fail on Side repeaters (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Individual lamps (89% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.060% fail on All direction indicators
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1.9% fail on
Flashing type
- 1.7% fail on Registration plate lamp (67% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.85% fail on
Headlamps
(73% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.79% fail on Headlamp (73% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.030% fail on
Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
- 0.030% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
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0.030% fail on
Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest
- 0.030% fail on Headlamp levelling device
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0.70% fail on
Position lamps
(86% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.54% fail on Front lamps (86% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Rear lamps (87% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.30% fail on Stop lamp (92% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.18% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(62% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.18% fail on Fog lamp
- 0.030% fail on Tell tale
- 0.15% fail on Battery
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0.030% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.030% fail on Lamp
- 0.030% fail on Horn
- 0.030% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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5.7% fail on
Driver's view of the road
- 2.6% fail on Wipers
- 2.6% fail on Washers
- 0.30% fail on Windscreen
- 0.27% fail on Mirrors
- 0.18% fail on Bonnet
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4.7% fail on
Brakes
(41% better than other 2008 cars)
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2.8% fail on
Hub components
- 2.2% fail on Brake pads
- 0.76% fail on Brake discs
- 0.030% fail on Brake calipers
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1.7% fail on
Brake performance
(52% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.94% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.70% fail on Rear wheels (60% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.42% fail on Front wheels (58% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.060% fail on Brake imbalance (81% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.060% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 0.030% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.45% fail on Electronic stability system (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.24% fail on ABS
- 0.18% fail on Restricted movement
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0.060% fail on
Air and vacuum systems
- 0.030% fail on Operation
- 0.030% fail on Pressure/vacuum build up
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0.030% fail on
Parking brake
- 0.030% fail on Condition
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0.030% fail on
Service brake control components
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0.030% fail on
Pedal
- 0.030% fail on Condition
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0.030% fail on
Pedal
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0.030% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.030% fail on Leaks
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2.8% fail on
Hub components
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0.73% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
(75% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.48% fail on Exhaust system (72% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.15% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.12% fail on System
- 0.030% fail on Cap
- 0.060% fail on Emissions (94% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.060% fail on Emissions not tested
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0.73% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 0.73% fail on Registration plate
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0.67% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
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0.48% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
- 0.39% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp
- 0.091% fail on Drivers airbag
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0.18% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.15% fail on Condition
- 0.030% fail on Attachment
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0.48% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
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0.48% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
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0.42% fail on
Doors
- 0.33% fail on Drivers (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
- 0.091% fail on Passengers front
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0.030% fail on
Seats
- 0.030% fail on Drivers
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0.030% fail on
Load security
- 0.030% fail on Bootlid
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0.42% fail on
Doors
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0.42% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.33% fail on Attachment
- 0.091% fail on Condition
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0.12% fail on
Steering
(93% better than other 2008 cars)
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0.091% fail on
Steering system
(94% better than other 2008 cars)
- 0.030% fail on Steering rack
- 0.030% fail on Drag link end
- 0.030% fail on Track rod end
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0.030% fail on
Power steering
- 0.030% fail on Electronic power steering
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0.091% fail on
Steering system
(94% better than other 2008 cars)
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.