VOLKSWAGEN EOS MOT Pass Rate
71.6% of 4,501 VOLKSWAGEN EOS MOT tests pass.
The EOS passes 71.6% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all VOLKSWAGEN models (78.1%).
The VOLKSWAGEN EOS passes 71.6% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (78.3%).
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 80.4% at 6–10 years to 68.9% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | 80.4% | 163 | 67,392 miles |
| 10–15 years | 75.2% | 1,632 | 86,477 miles |
| 15+ years | 68.9% | 2,706 | 99,634 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the VOLKSWAGEN EOS
The most common reason the VOLKSWAGEN EOS fails its MOT is suspension — present in 50.0% of failed tests, most often logged as "ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 50.0% | ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Brakes | 38.3% | efficiency below requirements |
| Tyres | 29.5% | has ply or cords exposed |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 27.0% | not working |
| Body, chassis, structure | 15.6% | constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Visibility | 13.2% | provides insufficient washer liquid |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 9.5% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 4.5% | warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Steering | 4.1% | ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Road Wheels | 1.2% | fixing missing |
Related VOLKSWAGEN models
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF — 78.6% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO — 72.0% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER — 72.0% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN — 84.2% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT — 76.0% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN CADDY — 75.8% pass rate