2010 · 14 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2010 Volkswagen Eos MOT pass rate and common faults

1,909 MOT tests in 2024. 64.9% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

109Well above average
Passed first time64.9%
Failed or needed repairs35.1%
Typical mileage at test90,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,909 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken7.0%
  2. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.8%
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.0%
    75 marked dangerous
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.0%
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.6%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.5%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4%
    72 marked dangerous
  8. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault2.2%
  9. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.1%
  10. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.1%
    49 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension22.9%
  2. Brakes15.4%
  3. Lights & electrics10.8%
  4. Tyres10.0%
  5. Emissions & leaks4.3%
  6. Body & chassis2.8%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.7%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.5%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn14.8%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.6%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak10.4%
  5. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened10.0%

Is it getting worse with age?

The same 2010 Volkswagen Eos cars, tested one year apart.

2023 pass rate (age 13)64.1%2,110 tests
2024 pass rate (age 14)64.9%1,909 tests
Change in one year+0.8 pointsaverage car: −0.9 points

All cars pass less often as they get older. The 2010 Volkswagen Eos is ageing better than an average car, which is a good sign for keeping one longer.

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: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 2010 Volkswagen Eos?

In 2024, 64.9% of 2010 Volkswagen Eos cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,909 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Volkswagen Eos?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2010 Volkswagen Eos reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 109, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).

Is the 2010 Volkswagen Eos getting worse with age?

In 2023, 64.1% passed first time. In 2024, 64.9% passed (+0.8 points). An average car that age changed by −0.9 points, so the 2010 Volkswagen Eos is ageing better than average.