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Volkswagen Eos MOT Results

Registered in 2008
69.3% pass rate
from 3,741 tests in 2020
(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.

  • 8.6% fail on Tyres (23% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 5.3% fail on Condition (70% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.0% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.19% fail on Size/type
  • 7.9% fail on Suspension (45% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Springs
      • 4.7% fail on Coil springs
        • 4.7% fail on Coil spring
        • 0.053% fail on Mounting
    • 1.8% fail on Anti-roll bars (55% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.70% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (45% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Linkage ball joints (57% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.21% fail on Ball joint dust cover (65% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.053% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.027% fail on Linkage
    • 0.88% fail on Suspension arms (80% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Pins and bushes (67% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint (94% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Ball joint dust cover (83% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.75% fail on Shock absorbers (55% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Wheel bearings (69% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.11% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.080% fail on Other suspension component (73% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.027% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.027% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.027% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.027% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 7.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (56% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim (35% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim (32% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (75% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.3% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.1% fail on Side repeaters (2 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Individual direction indicators (86% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.1% fail on Headlamps (68% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.0% fail on Headlamp (70% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.027% fail on Dipswitch
    • 0.70% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (71% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on Position lamps (81% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Position lamp (80% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.32% fail on Stop lamp (92% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Electrical equipment (58% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.053% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.053% fail on Horn (85% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (76% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Rear fog lamp (76% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Rear fog lamp (80% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.053% fail on Switch
  • 6.0% fail on Brakes (37% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.2% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.027% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.3% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.3% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.19% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.13% fail on Cable
        • 0.053% fail on Lever
    • 2.6% fail on Brake performance (43% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt
          • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.40% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.027% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.027% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.99% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (53% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.99% fail on Rbt (sp) (51% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.43% fail on Parking brake performance (54% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.43% fail on Rbt (52% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.35% fail on Parking brake performance (56% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.080% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.21% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (60% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Rbt (sp) (59% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake imbalance (70% better than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.080% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.027% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.37% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.27% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.13% fail on Anti-lock braking system (75% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (71% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.027% fail on Pedal
    • 0.080% fail on Parking brake control (81% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Lever (78% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.080% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.053% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.027% fail on Servos
    • 0.053% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.027% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.027% fail on Leaks
    • 0.027% fail on Low pressure warning
      • 0.027% fail on Full power hydraulic systems
    • 0.027% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.027% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
  • 5.7% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.2% fail on Transmission (68% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 4.0% fail on Drive shafts (69% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 4.0% fail on Joints (70% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.027% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.16% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.16% fail on Joints
    • 0.75% fail on Exhaust system (65% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.53% fail on Doors
      • 0.40% fail on Driver's door (3 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.40% fail on Door condition (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.13% fail on Door condition
    • 0.11% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.053% fail on Pipe
      • 0.027% fail on Hose
      • 0.027% fail on System
    • 0.080% fail on Body
      • 0.053% fail on Other body component
      • 0.027% fail on Panel
    • 0.053% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.053% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.027% fail on Seats
      • 0.027% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.027% fail on Undertray
  • 5.4% fail on Visibility
    • 3.5% fail on Washers
    • 1.7% fail on Wipers (39% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.24% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.11% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.11% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.080% fail on View to rear
      • 0.080% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.027% fail on Bonnet
  • 2.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (49% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Exhaust emissions (47% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Spark ignition (50% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.27% fail on Catalyst emissions (81% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.19% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.99% fail on Compression ignition (44% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.64% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.19% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (64% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.080% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (86% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.080% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.027% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.027% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
        • 0.027% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.11% fail on Fluid leaks (69% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Engine oil leaks (81% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
      • 0.027% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.027% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.027% fail on Sound deadening material
  • 0.43% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (66% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.21% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (68% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Seat belts (72% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Condition
    • 0.053% fail on Airbags
      • 0.053% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.32% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.32% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.27% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.24% fail on Attachment
    • 0.027% fail on Condition
  • 0.24% fail on Steering (89% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Steering linkage components (94% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.080% fail on Track rod end (95% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.027% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.11% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.027% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.027% fail on Steering rack
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