Volkswagen Eos MOT Results

Registered in 2010
66.2% pass rate
from 2,222 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 2010 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Eos is unusually good or bad.

  • 17% fail on Suspension (30% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 9.3% fail on Springs (71% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 9.3% fail on Coil springs (72% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 9.3% fail on Coil spring (72% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.045% fail on Mounting
    • 6.3% fail on Anti-roll bars (80% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 3.9% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Linkage ball joints (64% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.090% fail on Linkage
      • 0.045% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 2.9% fail on Suspension arms (29% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.81% fail on Pins and bushes (51% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.77% fail on Suspension arm (4 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.59% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.23% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.18% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.14% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.090% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.045% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.045% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.045% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 7.2% fail on Tyres
    • 4.5% fail on Condition (57% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Tread depth
  • 6.3% fail on Brakes (21% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Brake performance
      • 1.6% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.27% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.045% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.045% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.45% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.45% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.23% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.23% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.45% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.45% fail on Rbt
          • 0.36% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.090% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.090% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.6% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.6% fail on Brake pads
      • 1.4% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.4% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.090% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.045% fail on Cable
        • 0.045% fail on Pivot
    • 1.1% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (85% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.90% fail on Anti-lock braking system (92% worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.090% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.045% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.045% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 5.5% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (53% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.1% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.4% fail on Side repeaters (98% worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.68% fail on Individual direction indicators (47% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim (36% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim (34% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.86% fail on Headlamps (72% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.81% fail on Headlamp (71% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 0.54% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (72% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.27% fail on Horn
      • 0.090% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.14% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (76% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Rear fog lamp (76% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Rear fog lamp (76% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.090% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.090% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.045% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.045% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.045% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 3.2% fail on Visibility (39% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Wipers
    • 1.4% fail on Washers (48% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.045% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.045% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.045% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.045% fail on View to rear
      • 0.045% fail on Mirrors
  • 1.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (45% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Exhaust emissions (46% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.95% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.23% fail on Catalyst emissions (76% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.090% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.45% fail on Compression ignition (64% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.45% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.090% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.090% fail on Sound deadening material (8 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.090% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.045% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.045% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 1.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure (60% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.59% fail on Doors (2 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Driver's door (7 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.41% fail on Door condition (7 times worse than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.045% fail on Hinge
        • 0.045% fail on Pillar
      • 0.14% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.14% fail on Door condition
    • 0.45% fail on Transmission (72% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Drive shafts (73% better than other 2010 cars)
        • 0.41% fail on Joints (73% better than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.045% fail on Joints
    • 0.27% fail on Exhaust system (84% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Body
      • 0.090% fail on Other body component
      • 0.045% fail on Panel
    • 0.045% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.045% fail on Tank
    • 0.045% fail on Seats
      • 0.045% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.045% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.045% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 1.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.1% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (140% worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Airbags (7 times worse than other 2010 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Drivers airbag (8 times worse than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.045% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.045% fail on Condition
  • 0.68% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.68% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.27% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.18% fail on Attachment
    • 0.090% fail on Condition
  • 0.14% fail on Steering (94% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 0.045% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.045% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.045% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.045% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.045% fail on Electronic power steering
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