2009 Volkswagen Eos MOT pass rate and common faults

MOT tests in 2025, published 22 Jun 2026. DVSA publishes a new year each summer.

1,112 Volkswagen Eos cars first used in 2009 had an MOT in 2025, at about 16 years old, and 61.5% passed first time. That is above the 58.3% for all cars first used in 2009.

The year is when the car was first used, as on its V5C log book, not the model year.

Common failures

The share of 2009 Volkswagen Eos cars tested that failed on, or had fixed at the station, each item. Worth checking before the MOT or before you buy.

Most common 2009 Volkswagen Eos MOT failure items
2009 Volkswagen Eos common failures
ItemValue
Coil spring: fractured or broken8.4%
Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.4%
Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid3.1%
Condition: has ply or cords exposed3.1%
Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.7%
Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.6%

Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Common advisories

Things the tester noticed that were not bad enough to fail. They often turn into failures later. What advisories mean for the next MOT.

Most common 2009 Volkswagen Eos advisories
2009 Volkswagen Eos common advisories
ItemValue
Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge23.1%
Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened14.6%
Sub-frame: corroded but not seriously weakened13.0%
Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement12.3%
Condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing10.2%
Shock absorbers: has light misting of oil8.6%

Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Where the faults are

The share of cars tested with at least one failure or fix in each part of the car.

2009 Volkswagen Eos faults by area
2009 Volkswagen Eos faults by area
ItemValue
Suspension17.0%
Tyres9.6%
Brakes9.2%
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment8.5%
Body, chassis, structure5.8%
Noise, emissions and leaks5.7%

Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Typical mileage

Recorded mileage at the MOT. A car well above this range has done more work than most; one far below is worth a closer look at its MOT history.

2009 Volkswagen Eos recorded mileage
2009 Volkswagen Eos mileage
CarsLowTypicalHigh
1,11172,30092,900 miles116,400

The middle half of cars fall between the low and high figures. Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Other Volkswagen Eos years

Volkswagen Eos first-time pass rate by year first used
YearTestsPassed first timeAll cars that year
20111,30465.2%61.2%
20101,78361.4%59.3%
20091,11261.5%58.3%
20082,12862.2%57.2%
20072,36559.9%57.4%

Checking one car?

These figures describe groups of cars. A vehicle history report shows the full MOT history, mileage, outstanding finance, write-offs and stolen records for one registration.

Figures from the DVSA anonymised MOT testing data for MOT tests in 2025, published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency. Analysis by Motoring Insider. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we work out these figures.