2007 · 17 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2007 Volkswagen Eos MOT pass rate and common faults

2,793 MOT tests in 2024. 58.9% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time58.9%
Failed or needed repairs41.1%
Typical mileage at test100,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,793 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.9%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.7%
  3. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.4%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.0%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.4%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.4%
    133 marked dangerous
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.9%
    131 marked dangerous
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.5%
    96 marked dangerous
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid2.4%
  10. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension21.3%
  2. Brakes20.8%
  3. Lights & electrics12.9%
  4. Tyres10.7%
  5. Body & chassis9.7%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.9%
  7. Emissions & leaks5.2%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.6%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.2%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn13.9%
  4. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened10.0%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.2%

Is it getting worse with age?

The same 2007 Volkswagen Eos cars, tested one year apart.

2023 pass rate (age 16)60.2%3,368 tests
2024 pass rate (age 17)58.9%2,793 tests
Change in one year−1.2 pointsaverage car: −0.1 points

All cars pass less often as they get older. The 2007 Volkswagen Eos is ageing worse than an average car, so problems may be starting to build up at this age.

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 2007 Volkswagen Eos?

In 2024, 58.9% of 2007 Volkswagen Eos cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,793 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 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 suspension.

Is the 2007 Volkswagen Eos reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 104, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).

Is the 2007 Volkswagen Eos getting worse with age?

In 2023, 60.2% passed first time. In 2024, 58.9% passed (−1.2 points). An average car that age changed by −0.1 points, so the 2007 Volkswagen Eos is ageing worse than average.