2014 Volkswagen Eos · 1,200 MOT tests
2014 Volkswagen Eos reliability
2014 Volkswagen Eoss fail 18.3% of first MOT tests, 24% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 9 Eos years (1,200 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Eoss: 33.7%)
- 18.3%
- 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 9
- 49,911
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,200
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 22% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does better)
- 2015 cars: 33% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- Weak spot: tyres, 6.7% of tests fail here (17% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 60% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 Volkswagen Eos
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.7%
- Suspension6%
- Brakes4.6%
- Lights and electrics4.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.5%
- Body, chassis and structure0.8%
- Seat belts and airbags0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.67%
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%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.25%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Brake disc pitted or scored (16%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.92%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.42%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.33%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (6.17%) · Suspension arm showing corrosion (4.42%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2014 Volkswagen Eos reliable?
2014 Volkswagen Eoss fail 18.3% of first MOT tests, 24% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 9 Eos years (1,200 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 Volkswagen Eos MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (3.67% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (2% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.25% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 Volkswagen Eos have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 Volkswagen Eos shows 49,911 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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