Volkswagen Eos
From 23,157 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Eoss fare better: 2015 models pass at 84.2% vs 73.3% for 2006.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a suspension pin and bush or joint excessively worn. The top issue, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, caused 978 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 978 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 882 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 631 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 592 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 554 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 529 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 518 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 416 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 375 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 345 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 25.3% of Eos failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 43% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. Breakdown cover may be worth considering for this model. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £126.
Volkswagen Eos on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 1,117 scrapped or exported in the past year with only 1 newly registered, a net loss of 1,116. At this rate, roughly 10.9 years until none remain. Now at 63.8% of its peak (19,096 in 2015 Q3).
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 10,264 | 1,916 | +0 | -264 | -264 |
| 2025 Q2 | 10,563 | 1,881 | +0 | -254 | -254 |
| 2025 Q1 | 10,754 | 1,944 | +1 | -304 | -303 |
| 2024 Q4 | 11,101 | 1,900 | +0 | -295 | -295 |
| 2024 Q3 | 11,557 | 1,739 | +0 | -271 | -271 |
| 2024 Q2 | 11,839 | 1,728 | +0 | -271 | -271 |
| 2024 Q1 | 12,117 | 1,721 | +1 | -404 | -403 |
| 2023 Q4 | 12,576 | 1,665 | +0 | -339 | -339 |
20 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eos Sport Tdi | Diesel | 1,434 | 16% |
| Eos Sport T Fsi | Petrol | 1,045 | 12% |
| Eos Sport T Fsi A | Petrol | 711 | 8% |
| Eos Sport Tdi Bluemotion Tech | Diesel | 678 | 8% |
| Eos Fsi | Petrol | 613 | 7% |
| Eos Sport Tsi | Petrol | 588 | 7% |
| Eos Tdi | Diesel | 490 | 6% |
| Eos Sport Tdi A | Diesel | 438 | 5% |
| Eos Se Tsi | Petrol | 376 | 4% |
| Eos Sport Tdi Bmotion Tech S-A | Diesel | 351 | 4% |
| Eos Se Tdi | Diesel | 305 | 3% |
| Eos Sport Tdi Dsg | Diesel | 228 | 3% |
| Eos Individual Tdi | Diesel | 227 | 3% |
| Eos Se Tdi Bluemotion Techn-Gy | Diesel | 226 | 3% |
| Eos Se Tdi Dsg | Diesel | 224 | 3% |
| Eos Exclusive Tdi B-Motech S-A | Diesel | 209 | 2% |
| Eos Exclusive Tdi B-Motiontech | Diesel | 198 | 2% |
| Eos Se Tsi Bluemotiontech | Petrol | 193 | 2% |
| Eos Tsi 122 | Petrol | 189 | 2% |
| Eos Tdi A | Diesel | 163 | 2% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 84.2% | a tyre seriously damaged, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened |
| 2014 | 84.1% | a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn |
| 2013 | 81.8% | a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2012 | 81.1% | a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a tyre seriously damaged |
6 earlier years
| 2011 | 77.1% | a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened |
| 2010 | 75.6% | a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened |
| 2009 | 73.4% | a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2008 | 73.2% | a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2007 | 70% | a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2006 | 73.3% | a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened |
Typical mileage
Half of all Eoss tested had between 71,536 and 116,136 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 92,711 median miles, the Eos has 0.028 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Volkswagen models
| Volkswagen Golf | 79.1% |
| Volkswagen Polo | 73.8% |
| Volkswagen Transporter | 73.8% |
| Volkswagen Tiguan | 84.6% |
| Volkswagen Passat | 76.9% |
Common questions
What is the Volkswagen Eos MOT pass rate?
The Volkswagen Eos has a 74.3% MOT pass rate based on 23,157 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Eos?
The most common MOT failure on the Volkswagen Eos is a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, which caused 978 failures. Other common issues include a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened.
How many Volkswagen Eoss are on UK roads?
There are 10,264 Volkswagen Eoss currently licensed on UK roads, with 1,916 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Volkswagen Eos at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volkswagen Eos is 92,711 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 71,536 and 116,136 miles.
Buying a used Eos?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 74.3% pass rate and an average repair bill of £126 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 25.3% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.