Volkswagen EOS reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Volkswagen EOS is a car. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 113 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 192 of 442, and 35.9% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is coil spring (5.8% of tests).
Ranked 192 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League
In 2024, 12,236 Volkswagen EOSes aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 35.9% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Volkswagen EOS is 12% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage.
First-time fail rate
35.9%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
–
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
6,500
Typical age at test: 15 years
Volkswagen EOS MOT failure rate by age
Most common Volkswagen EOS MOT faults
- Coil spring: fractured or broken5.8% of tests
- Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.9% of tests
- Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.8% of tests
- Condition: has ply or cords exposed3.2% of tests
- Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.0% of tests
- Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.7% of tests
What the Volkswagen EOS fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 15.0% | About average |
| Brakes | 10.3% | About average |
| Tyres | 9.2% | ▲ 1.3× as often |
| Lights and electrics | 8.6% | ▼ 54% less often |
| Body and structure | 6.1% | About average |
| Visibility | 5.2% | ▼ 19% less often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 3.9% | ▼ 29% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 1.5% | About average |
| Steering | 1.0% | ▼ 68% less often |
| Wheels | 0.4% | ▼ 15% less often |
What MPG does the Volkswagen EOS do?
Official economy for the Volkswagen EOS ranges from 30.7 to 58.9mpg across the 59 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2007–2015). A typical petrol version manages 39.8mpg and a typical diesel 53.3mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
Work out a journey's fuel costHow much is road tax on a Volkswagen EOS?
Any Volkswagen EOS first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Volkswagen EOS registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £170 to £445 a year.
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Official figures for 59 versions sold in the UK between 2007 and 2015.
Fuel types
Diesel, Petrol
Official economy
30.7–58.9 mpg
CO2
125–219 g/km
| Version | Fuel | Economy | CO2 | Car tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eos 2.0 TDI CR 140PS BlueMotion TechnologyM6 · listed 2015 | Diesel | 58.9 mpg | 125g | £170 |
| Eos 2.0 TDI CR 140PS DSG BlueMotion TechnologyD6 · listed 2015 | Diesel | 53.3 mpg | 139g | £200 |
| Eos 1.4 TSI 122PS BlueMotion TechnologyM6 · listed 2015 | Petrol | 45.6 mpg | 144g | £225 |
| Eos 1.4 TSI 160PSM6 · listed 2015 | Petrol | 41.5 mpg | 157g | £275 |
| Eos 2.0 TSI 210PSM6 · listed 2015 | Petrol | 39.8 mpg | 165g | £275 |
| Eos 2.0 TSI 210PS DSGD6 · listed 2015 | Petrol | 37.7 mpg | 174g | £325 |
| Eos 2.0 TDI CR 140PS BlueMotion Technology ExclusiveManual · listed 2014 | Diesel | 58.9 mpg | 125g | £170 |
| Eos 2.0 TDI CR 140PS BlueMotion Technology SEManual · listed 2014 | Diesel | 58.9 mpg | 125g | £170 |
| Eos 2.0 TDI CR 140PS BlueMotion Technology SportManual · listed 2014 | Diesel | 58.9 mpg | 125g | £170 |
| Eos 2.0 TDI CR 140PS DSG BlueMotion Technology ExclusiveAutomatic · listed 2014 | Diesel | 53.3 mpg | 139g | £200 |
| Eos 2.0 TDI CR 140PS DSG BlueMotion Technology SEAutomatic · listed 2014 | Diesel | 53.3 mpg | 139g | £200 |
| Eos 2.0 TDI CR 140PS DSG BlueMotion Technology SportAutomatic · listed 2014 | Diesel | 53.3 mpg | 139g | £200 |
| Eos 1.4 TSI 122PS BlueMotion Technology SEManual · listed 2014 | Petrol | 45.6 mpg | 144g | £225 |
| Eos 1.4 TSI 160PS SEManual · listed 2014 | Petrol | 41.5 mpg | 157g | £275 |
| Eos 1.4 TSI 160PS SportManual · listed 2014 | Petrol | 41.5 mpg | 157g | £275 |
Economy and CO2 are official NEDC (before 2018) or WLTP figures. Car tax is the yearly rate at current rates for a car first registered in the year listed, before any expensive car supplement. Showing the 15 most recent of 59 versions.
What a Volkswagen EOS costs to fuel
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- diesel, typical official 53.3mpg…
Official figures are usually 10–15% better than real-world driving.
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Volkswagen EOS reliable?
Its MOT record is better than average: the Volkswagen EOS is 12% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 113 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Volkswagen EOS?
The most common MOT fault is “Coil spring: fractured or broken”, found in 5.8% of tests.
›What MPG does the Volkswagen EOS do?
Official economy for the Volkswagen EOS ranges from 30.7 to 58.9mpg across the 59 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2007–2015). A typical petrol version manages 39.8mpg and a typical diesel 53.3mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
›How much is road tax on a Volkswagen EOS?
Any Volkswagen EOS first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Volkswagen EOS registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £170 to £445 a year.
›How many Volkswagen EOSes fail their MOT?
35.9% of Volkswagen EOSes aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Volkswagen EOS combined (Open Government Licence v3.0); official economy and CO2 from Vehicle Certification Agency data, © Crown copyright. VCA cannot accept liability for its accuracy. How we calculate the league.