Volkswagen Eos MOT Results
Registered in 201174.6% pass rate
from 1,451 tests in 2021
(23% better than other 2011 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 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Eos is unusually good or bad.
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11% fail on
Suspension
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5.4% fail on
Springs
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5.4% fail on
Coil springs
- 5.4% fail on Coil spring
- 0.14% fail on Mounting (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
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5.4% fail on
Coil springs
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4.4% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(78% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 2.3% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (190% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.96% fail on Linkage ball joints
- 0.14% fail on Ball joint
- 0.069% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.069% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
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1.2% fail on
Suspension arms
(68% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.69% fail on Pins and bushes (57% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.34% fail on Suspension arm (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.069% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.069% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.69% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.14% fail on Wheel bearings
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5.4% fail on
Springs
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5.2% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(49% better than other 2011 cars)
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1.5% fail on
Direction indicators
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1.5% fail on
Flashing type
- 1.2% fail on Side repeaters (87% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.21% fail on Individual direction indicators (80% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.069% fail on All direction indicators
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1.5% fail on
Flashing type
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1.4% fail on
Headlamp aim
(49% better than other 2011 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Headlamp aim (49% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 1.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
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0.83% fail on
Headlamps
(69% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.76% fail on Headlamp (69% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.069% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
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0.28% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
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0.28% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.28% fail on Rear fog lamp
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0.28% fail on
Rear fog lamp
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0.28% fail on
Reversing lamps
- 0.28% fail on Reversing lamps
- 0.21% fail on Stop lamp (91% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.21% fail on
Electrical equipment
- 0.14% fail on Horn
- 0.069% fail on Battery(ies)
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0.069% fail on
Outline marker lamps
- 0.069% fail on Outline marker lamp
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0.069% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.069% fail on Switch
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0.069% fail on
Mandatory tell-tales
- 0.069% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
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1.5% fail on
Direction indicators
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4.5% fail on
Tyres
- 2.9% fail on Condition
- 1.9% fail on Tread depth (41% better than other 2011 cars)
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4.4% fail on
Brakes
(35% better than other 2011 cars)
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2.3% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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1.4% fail on
Brake linings and pads
- 1.4% fail on Brake pads
- 0.069% fail on Brake linings
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1.1% fail on
Brake discs and drums
- 1.1% fail on Brake discs
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1.4% fail on
Brake linings and pads
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1.9% fail on
Brake performance
(42% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.96% fail on
Service brake performance
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0.90% fail on
Rbt
- 0.90% fail on Service brake performance
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0.069% fail on
Decelerometer
- 0.069% fail on Service brake performance
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0.90% fail on
Rbt
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0.83% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
- 0.83% fail on Rbt (sp)
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0.55% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
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0.55% fail on
Rbt (sp)
- 0.48% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.14% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.55% fail on
Rbt (sp)
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0.14% fail on
Parking brake performance
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0.14% fail on
Rbt
- 0.14% fail on Parking brake performance
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0.14% fail on
Rbt
- 0.069% fail on Brake performance not tested
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0.96% fail on
Service brake performance
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0.34% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
- 0.34% fail on Anti-lock braking system
- 0.21% fail on Electronic stability control
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0.069% fail on
Air and vacuum systems
- 0.069% fail on Servos
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0.069% fail on
Parking brake control
- 0.069% fail on Lever
- 0.069% fail on Flexible brake hoses
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0.069% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
- 0.069% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
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2.3% fail on
Mechanical brake components
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2.2% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
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2.1% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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1.1% fail on
Compression ignition
- 1.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (130% worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.069% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
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0.96% fail on
Spark ignition
- 0.48% fail on Catalyst emissions
- 0.48% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
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1.1% fail on
Compression ignition
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0.21% fail on
Fluid leaks
- 0.14% fail on Engine oil leaks
- 0.069% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
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2.1% fail on
Exhaust emissions
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2.1% fail on
Visibility
(56% better than other 2011 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Wipers (53% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.90% fail on Washers (62% better than other 2011 cars)
- 0.069% fail on Bonnet
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0.069% fail on
View to rear
- 0.069% fail on Mirrors
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1.1% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
(64% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.62% fail on
Transmission
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0.62% fail on
Drive shafts
- 0.62% fail on Joints
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0.62% fail on
Drive shafts
- 0.14% fail on Exhaust system (89% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.14% fail on
Boot lid
(6 times worse than other 2011 cars)
- 0.14% fail on Boot lid condition (8 times worse than other 2011 cars)
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0.069% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.069% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
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0.069% fail on
Body
- 0.069% fail on Other body component
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0.069% fail on
Doors
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0.069% fail on
Front passenger's door
- 0.069% fail on Door condition
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0.069% fail on
Front passenger's door
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0.62% fail on
Transmission
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0.69% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.62% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
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0.069% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.069% fail on Condition
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0.34% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
- 0.34% fail on Registration plates
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0.28% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.28% fail on Attachment
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0.14% fail on
Steering
(93% better than other 2011 cars)
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0.14% fail on
Steering gear
- 0.069% fail on Operation
- 0.069% fail on Steering rack
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0.14% fail on
Steering gear
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.