2015 Volkswagen Eos — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,253 MOT tests, the 2015 Volkswagen Eos recorded an 87.6% pass rate. That is effectively the same as coupes & convertibles of a similar age (11.7% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in tyres, suspension and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (5.6%) and suspension (3.8%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are coil spring, brake pads and tread depth — coil spring alone was recorded 25 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 5.8% in the 0-30k band and 12.8% in the 120-150k band, a 7.0-point spread — more than double.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 24.0% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 10.7% of tests failed in 2021 against 15.4% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.6% | 70 |
| 2 | Suspension | 3.8% | 48 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.8% | 35 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.7% | 34 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.5% | 19 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.3% | 16 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coil spring | 25 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 23 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 18 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 16 |
| 5 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 15 |
| 6 | Shock absorbers | 15 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 24.0% | 301 |
| 2 | Brakes | 21.4% | 268 |
| 3 | Suspension | 18.0% | 226 |
| 4 | Other defects | 4.5% | 56 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.3% | 29 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 1.7% | 21 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 121 | 5.8% |
| 30-60k | 529 | 12.1% |
| 60-90k | 410 | 14.4% |
| 90-120k | 134 | 13.4% |
| 120-150k | 39 | 12.8% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 1,141 | 12.8% |
| Petrol | 112 | 8.0% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 317 | 10.7% |
| 2022 | 265 | 10.6% |
| 2023 | 250 | 12.0% |
| 2024 | 207 | 14.5% |
| 2025 | 214 | 15.4% |
What to check before buying a 2015 Eos
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 5.6% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (5.6% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Suspension (3.8% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Lighting & signalling (2.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2015 Volkswagen Eoss pass their MOT?
87.6% of the 1,253 2015 Volkswagen Eos MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 12.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2015 Volkswagen Eos?
Tyres, recorded in 5.6% of tests, followed by suspension (3.8%).
Does the 2015 Eos get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.8% in the 0-30k band to 12.8% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,253 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.