2012 Volkswagen Eos · 1,324 MOT tests
2012 Volkswagen Eos reliability
2012 Volkswagen Eoss fail 24.4% of first MOT tests, 24% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 9 Eos years (1,324 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Eoss: 33.7%)
- 24.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Eoss: 33.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 24% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 69,941
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,324
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 18% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- 2013 cars: 22% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- Weak spot: tyres, 8.4% of tests fail here (29% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 62% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Volkswagen Eos
Fail rate by area
- Suspension9.9%
- Tyres8.4%
- Brakes5.4%
- Lights and electrics5.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.7%
- Body, chassis and structure1.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.76%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.27%
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 1.96%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.28%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 1.13%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Tyre tear from structural failure 1.06%
A tear in the tyre's structure means it can fail suddenly, so it must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.75%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (13.75%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.95%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (5.36%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.21%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (3.4%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2012 Volkswagen Eos reliable?
2012 Volkswagen Eoss fail 24.4% of first MOT tests, 24% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 9 Eos years (1,324 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Volkswagen Eos MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (4.76% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (2.27% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.96% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Volkswagen Eos have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2012 Volkswagen Eos shows 69,941 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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