2006 Volkswagen Eos · 4,350 MOT tests
2006 Volkswagen Eos reliability
2006 Volkswagen Eoss fail 37.7% of first MOT tests, 12% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 9 Eos years (4,350 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Eoss: 33.7%)
- 37.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Eoss: 33.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 12% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- 99,264
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,350
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2006 against the years either side
- 2007 cars: 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does better)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 3.9% of tests fail here (63% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 69% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2006 car carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
Common problems
What fails on a 2006 Volkswagen Eos
Fail rate by area
- Suspension16%
- Brakes12%
- Lights and electrics11.1%
- Body, chassis and structure9.5%
- Tyres9.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 6.14%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Coil spring fractured or broken 5.56%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 3.89%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 3.08%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.87%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 2.83%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.89%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (12.97%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (12.28%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.61%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (6.69%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (6.62%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2006 Volkswagen Eos reliable?
2006 Volkswagen Eoss fail 37.7% of first MOT tests, 12% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 9 Eos years (4,350 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2006 Volkswagen Eos MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (6.14% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (5.56% of tests), anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed (3.89% of tests).
How many miles should a 2006 Volkswagen Eos have done?
At its MOT aged about 16, a typical 2006 Volkswagen Eos shows 99,264 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2006 car?
A car first registered in 2006 carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
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