2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Volkswagen Eos MOT pass rate and common faults

331 MOT tests in 2024. 78.8% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

113Well above average
Passed first time78.8%
Failed or needed repairs21.2%
Typical mileage at test56,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 331 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.8%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.1%
    10 marked dangerous
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.8%
    8 marked dangerous
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.5%
    7 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  6. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.2%
  7. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened1.2%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.9%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.9%
    4 marked dangerous
  10. Headlamp aim: too low0.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes8.8%
  2. Suspension7.9%
  3. Tyres6.6%
  4. Lights & electrics4.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.8%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.9%
  7. Body & chassis0.9%
  8. Wheels0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened23.0%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.6%
  3. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened9.1%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak8.5%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.9%

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 2014 Volkswagen Eos?

In 2024, 78.8% of 2014 Volkswagen Eos cars passed their MOT first time, across 331 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Volkswagen Eos?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2014 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).