2006 · 18 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2006 Volkswagen Eos MOT pass rate and common faults

956 MOT tests in 2024. 59.2% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time59.2%
Failed or needed repairs40.8%
Typical mileage at test100,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 956 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.9%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.0%
  3. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.0%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.5%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.8%
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.5%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.2%
    46 marked dangerous
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.1%
    45 marked dangerous
  9. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault2.7%
  10. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side2.3%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes22.9%
  2. Suspension20.5%
  3. Lights & electrics12.9%
  4. Tyres11.4%
  5. Body & chassis11.1%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.2%
  7. Emissions & leaks4.5%
  8. Seat belts & airbags4.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm22.9%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn17.2%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened16.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.8%
  5. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened8.5%

Is it getting worse with age?

The same 2006 Volkswagen Eos cars, tested one year apart.

2023 pass rate (age 17)60.1%1,221 tests
2024 pass rate (age 18)59.2%956 tests
Change in one year−0.9 pointsaverage car: −0.0 points

All cars pass less often as they get older. The 2006 Volkswagen Eos is ageing about the same as an average car.

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2006 Volkswagen Eos?

In 2024, 59.2% of 2006 Volkswagen Eos cars passed their MOT first time, across 956 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Volkswagen Eos?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; coil spring: fractured or broken; linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2006 Volkswagen Eos reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 105, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).

Is the 2006 Volkswagen Eos getting worse with age?

In 2023, 60.1% passed first time. In 2024, 59.2% passed (−0.9 points). An average car that age changed by −0.0 points, so the 2006 Volkswagen Eos is ageing about the same as average.