2009 Volkswagen Eos · 4,805 MOT tests
2009 Volkswagen Eos reliability
2009 Volkswagen Eoss fail 33.9% of first MOT tests, 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 9 Eos years (4,805 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Eoss: 33.7%)
- 33.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Eoss: 33.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 14% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 88,200
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,805
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2008 cars: 17% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does worse)
- 2010 cars: 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- Weak spot: tyres, 9.2% of tests fail here (28% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 55% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 Volkswagen Eos
Fail rate by area
- Suspension13.6%
- Tyres9.2%
- Lights and electrics8%
- Brakes7.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.7%
- Body, chassis and structure4.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 6.1%
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 2.64%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.41%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.41%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
CV joint boot split or insecure 2.19%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 2.1%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.82%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (12.7%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (8.24%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.12%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.06%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (5.45%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2009 Volkswagen Eos reliable?
2009 Volkswagen Eoss fail 33.9% of first MOT tests, 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 9 Eos years (4,805 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Volkswagen Eos MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (6.1% of tests), anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed (2.64% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.41% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Volkswagen Eos have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2009 Volkswagen Eos shows 88,200 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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