2009 Volkswagen Eos MOT pass rate: 68.3% (3,747 tests)
Is the 2009 Eos getting worse?
Pass rate of 2009-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 69.6% +2.8 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 68.2% +2.0 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 66.9% +0.8 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2009 Eos
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 855 | 29.6% |
| 2 | Brakes | 549 | 19.0% |
| 3 | Tyres | 474 | 16.4% |
| 4 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 305 | 10.6% |
| 5 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 207 | 7.2% |
| 6 | Body, chassis, structure | 204 | 7.1% |
All Eos years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 2,950 | 64.8% | +0.4 pts | 100,156 |
| 2007 | 8,485 | 65.5% | +0.4 pts | 99,671 |
| 2008 | 7,413 | 68.2% | +3.0 pts | 98,604 |
| 2009 (this page) | 3,747 | 68.3% | +1.9 pts | 89,766 |
| 2010 | 5,766 | 67.6% | +0.2 pts | 89,078 |
| 2011 | 4,000 | 71.5% | +2.3 pts | 80,374 |
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FAQs
Is a 2009 Volkswagen Eos reliable?
2009-registered examples passed 68.3% of their MOT tests (3,747 tests, 2023–2025), +1.9 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 17 years old with a median 89,766 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2009 Eos?
The median tested example shows 89,766 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Should I buy the petrol or diesel 2009 Eos?
In this cohort petrols pass 71.2% of tests against 65.9% for diesels. Mileage and use can explain part of that gap, so treat it as a reason to inspect DPF and emissions history, not a fuel-type verdict.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.