2008 Volkswagen Eos · 9,686 MOT tests
2008 Volkswagen Eos reliability
2008 Volkswagen Eoss fail 34.8% of first MOT tests, 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 9 Eos years (9,686 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Eoss: 33.7%)
- 34.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Eoss: 33.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 17% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- 96,777
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 9,686
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2008 against the years either side
- 2007 cars: 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does better)
- 2009 cars: 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does better)
- Weak spot: tyres, 9.6% of tests fail here (29% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 66% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2008 car carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
Common problems
What fails on a 2008 Volkswagen Eos
Fail rate by area
- Suspension12.9%
- Tyres9.6%
- Brakes9.3%
- Lights and electrics8.7%
- Body, chassis and structure7.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 5.04%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
CV joint boot split or insecure 4.21%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.89%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 2.67%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.66%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 2.42%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (18.79%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (13.81%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (9.46%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.18%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.81%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (5.2%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2008 Volkswagen Eos reliable?
2008 Volkswagen Eoss fail 34.8% of first MOT tests, 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 9 Eos years (9,686 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2008 Volkswagen Eos MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (5.04% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (4.21% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (2.89% of tests).
How many miles should a 2008 Volkswagen Eos have done?
At its MOT aged about 15, a typical 2008 Volkswagen Eos shows 96,777 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2008 car?
A car first registered in 2008 carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
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