2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Volkswagen Eos MOT pass rate and common faults

436 MOT tests in 2024. 75.5% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

113Well above average
Passed first time75.5%
Failed or needed repairs24.5%
Typical mileage at test65,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 436 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.4%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed4.1%
    27 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.7%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.1%
    11 marked dangerous
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.8%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.4%
    10 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.1%
    6 marked dangerous
  8. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.9%
    4 marked dangerous
  9. Side repeaters: not working0.7%
  10. Side repeaters: light intensity significantly reduced0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres13.5%
  2. Suspension8.5%
  3. Lights & electrics5.5%
  4. Brakes4.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.0%
  6. Seat belts & airbags0.7%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.7%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm22.0%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.9%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.2%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak5.7%

Is it getting worse with age?

The same 2013 Volkswagen Eos cars, tested one year apart.

2023 pass rate (age 10)76.6%457 tests
2024 pass rate (age 11)75.5%436 tests
Change in one year−1.1 pointsaverage car: −1.5 points

All cars pass less often as they get older. The 2013 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: 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 2013 Volkswagen Eos?

In 2024, 75.5% of 2013 Volkswagen Eos cars passed their MOT first time, across 436 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Volkswagen Eos?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2013 Volkswagen Eos reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 113, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).

Is the 2013 Volkswagen Eos getting worse with age?

In 2023, 76.6% passed first time. In 2024, 75.5% passed (−1.1 points). An average car that age changed by −1.5 points, so the 2013 Volkswagen Eos is ageing about the same as average.