MOT failure data · 2025
Volkswagen EOS MOT problems
Across every Volkswagen EOS that failed its 2025 MOT, the defect testers recorded most often was coil spring fractured or broken, on 8.97% of failure items. The broadest problem area was suspension at 31.7%. These are recorded defects across the model, not a diagnosis of any one car.
Most common Volkswagen EOS MOT failures
| # | Recorded defect | Area | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coil spring fractured or broken | Suspension | 8.97% |
| 2 | Linkage ball joint dust cover ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt | Suspension | 5.76% |
| 3 | Tread depth tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm | Tyres | 4.87% |
| 4 | Joints constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt | Body, chassis, structure | 4.66% |
| 5 | Condition has ply or cords exposed | Tyres | 4.6% |
| 6 | Ball joint dust cover ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt | Suspension | 4.05% |
| 7 | Pins and bushes pin or bush excessively worn | Suspension | 3.46% |
| 8 | Rbt (sp) efficiency below requirements | Brakes | 3.28% |
| 9 | Malfunction indicator lamp inoperative or indicates a malfunction | Noise, emissions and leaks | 3% |
| 10 | Brake pads less than 1.5 mm thick | Brakes | 2.58% |
Shares are of all recorded failure items for this model, so they sum to less than 100% — a single failed test often records several defects, and the long tail below the top 10 is not shown.
What this means if you are buying one
Use it as a viewing checklist. If you are looking at a Volkswagen EOS, these are the areas worth inspecting and worth asking about — and worth reading the car's own MOT history for, since a defect that keeps reappearing as an advisory is a better signal than any model-wide average.
The MOT record also has hard limits: it does not check the engine, clutch or gearbox, and it says nothing about outstanding finance, insurance write-off history, stolen markers or whether the mileage is genuine. Our used Volkswagen EOS buying guide covers what to check beyond the MOT.
Checking a specific Volkswagen EOS?
Enter its registration for finance, write-off, stolen, mileage and keeper history.
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Volkswagen EOS MOT FAQs
What does a Volkswagen EOS most commonly fail its MOT on?
The single most recorded defect on Volkswagen EOS cars failing their 2025 MOT was "coil spring fractured or broken", appearing on 8.97% of failure items.
Does this mean my Volkswagen EOS will fail?
No. This is what testers recorded across every Volkswagen EOS that failed in 2025. It shows where this model tends to need attention, not the condition of any individual car. The Volkswagen EOS passed 67.98% of its initial tests.
How do I see a specific Volkswagen EOS's MOT history?
Enter its registration on our free MOT history check to see that car's own test results, advisories and recorded mileages.
See also: Volkswagen EOS MOT pass rate · used Volkswagen EOS buying guide · free MOT history check
Defect counts from the DVSA MOT Anonymised test-item data for 2025 (class 4 initial tests, failure items only — advisories and minor defects excluded), licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.