2008 · 16 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2008 Volkswagen Eos MOT pass rate and common faults

2,445 MOT tests in 2024. 62.8% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

110Well above average
Passed first time62.8%
Failed or needed repairs37.2%
Typical mileage at test99,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,445 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.0%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.7%
  3. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.8%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.5%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.4%
    130 marked dangerous
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.7%
    113 marked dangerous
  7. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.4%
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid2.4%
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.2%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension17.7%
  2. Brakes17.7%
  3. Tyres11.0%
  4. Lights & electrics10.3%
  5. Body & chassis10.1%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.2%
  7. Emissions & leaks4.1%
  8. Steering1.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm22.6%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.4%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn11.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.4%
  5. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened8.3%

Is it getting worse with age?

The same 2008 Volkswagen Eos cars, tested one year apart.

2023 pass rate (age 15)64.5%2,887 tests
2024 pass rate (age 16)62.8%2,445 tests
Change in one year−1.7 pointsaverage car: −0.5 points

All cars pass less often as they get older. The 2008 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 2008 Volkswagen Eos?

In 2024, 62.8% of 2008 Volkswagen Eos cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,445 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 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 2008 Volkswagen Eos reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 110, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).

Is the 2008 Volkswagen Eos getting worse with age?

In 2023, 64.5% passed first time. In 2024, 62.8% passed (−1.7 points). An average car that age changed by −0.5 points, so the 2008 Volkswagen Eos is ageing worse than average.