2011 · 13 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2011 Volkswagen Eos MOT pass rate and common faults

1,354 MOT tests in 2024. 68.0% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

110Well above average
Passed first time68.0%
Failed or needed repairs32.0%
Typical mileage at test80,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,354 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.5%
  2. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.1%
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.9%
    56 marked dangerous
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.6%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4%
    58 marked dangerous
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.9%
  7. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.7%
  8. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened1.6%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.4%
    25 marked dangerous
  10. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault1.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension17.1%
  2. Brakes12.9%
  3. Tyres8.8%
  4. Lights & electrics8.2%
  5. Emissions & leaks3.8%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.4%
  7. Body & chassis2.1%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.3%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.2%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn10.2%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.2%
  5. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened7.6%

Is it getting worse with age?

The same 2011 Volkswagen Eos cars, tested one year apart.

2023 pass rate (age 12)70.7%1,377 tests
2024 pass rate (age 13)68.0%1,354 tests
Change in one year−2.7 pointsaverage car: −1.2 points

All cars pass less often as they get older. The 2011 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: 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 2011 Volkswagen Eos?

In 2024, 68.0% of 2011 Volkswagen Eos cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,354 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 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 2011 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 2011 Volkswagen Eos getting worse with age?

In 2023, 70.7% passed first time. In 2024, 68.0% passed (−2.7 points). An average car that age changed by −1.2 points, so the 2011 Volkswagen Eos is ageing worse than average.