2010 Volkswagen Eos · 7,169 MOT tests
2010 Volkswagen Eos reliability
2010 Volkswagen Eoss fail 32.8% of first MOT tests, 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 9 Eos years (7,169 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Eoss: 33.7%)
- 32.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Eoss: 33.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 13% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- 86,224
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 13
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 7,169
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2010 against the years either side
- 2009 cars: 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- 2011 cars: 18% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2010 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 1.6% of tests fail here (38% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 61% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2010 car carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
Common problems
What fails on a 2010 Volkswagen Eos
Fail rate by area
- Suspension17%
- Tyres8.8%
- Brakes7.9%
- Lights and electrics7.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.8%
- Body, chassis and structure2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 6.18%
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 4.16%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.69%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.36%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Ball joint dust cover no longer sealed 1.88%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the joint, speeding wear, so the joint may need replacing later.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 1.77%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.93%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (12.79%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (10.35%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (8.59%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.45%) · Suspension arm showing corrosion (6.11%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2010 Volkswagen Eos reliable?
2010 Volkswagen Eoss fail 32.8% of first MOT tests, 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 9 Eos years (7,169 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2010 Volkswagen Eos MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (6.18% of tests), anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed (4.16% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (2.69% of tests).
How many miles should a 2010 Volkswagen Eos have done?
At its MOT aged about 13, a typical 2010 Volkswagen Eos shows 86,224 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2010 car?
A car first registered in 2010 carries a 59 plate (January–February 2010), or a 10 plate (March–August 2010), or a 60 plate (September–December 2010).
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