2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Volkswagen Eos MOT pass rate and common faults

214 MOT tests in 2024. 82.7% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

113Well above average
Passed first time82.7%
Failed or needed repairs17.3%
Typical mileage at test66,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 214 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.7%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.3%
    8 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.9%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.4%
    3 marked dangerous
  5. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.4%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.4%
    3 marked dangerous
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.4%
    5 marked dangerous
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.9%
  9. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn0.9%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.9%
    3 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension8.9%
  2. Tyres8.4%
  3. Lights & electrics3.7%
  4. Brakes2.8%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.9%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)0.9%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.8%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.0%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak10.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.8%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.1%

Is it getting worse with age?

The same 2015 Volkswagen Eos cars, tested one year apart.

2023 pass rate (age 8)85.9%220 tests
2024 pass rate (age 9)82.7%214 tests
Change in one year−3.2 pointsaverage car: −2.0 points

All cars pass less often as they get older. The 2015 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 2015 Volkswagen Eos?

In 2024, 82.7% of 2015 Volkswagen Eos cars passed their MOT first time, across 214 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 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 suspension.

Is the 2015 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 2015 Volkswagen Eos getting worse with age?

In 2023, 85.9% passed first time. In 2024, 82.7% passed (−3.2 points). An average car that age changed by −2.0 points, so the 2015 Volkswagen Eos is ageing worse than average.