Volkswagen Eos (2006)
2006 Volkswagen Eos
CarHunch analysed 2,610 real MOT records for the 2006 Volkswagen Eos. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2006 Volkswagen EOS falls slightly below the UK average with a 77.1% pass rate, and nearly one in two of these cars (48.9%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—a significant concern for a used buyer. Petrol and diesel variants perform similarly, both hovering around 76–77%, so fuel type won't meaningfully change your odds.
These cars average just under 72,000 miles, which is reasonable for their age, but the real story emerges in the failure pattern: owners face an average of 4.14 failures and 23.5 advisories per test, suggesting persistent minor and major issues across the fleet. Before buying, get a full pre-purchase inspection focusing on the convertible roof mechanism, electrics, and cooling system—the high advisory count points to chronic niggles that compound over time.
What to check before buying a 2006 Volkswagen Eos
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 48.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (60%) | 1,574 | 77.5% | 4.11 |
| Diesel (40%) | 1,036 | 76.4% | 4.18 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2006 Volkswagen Eos vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2006 Volkswagen Eos vehicles fall between 50,806 and 78,633 miles.
2006 Volkswagen Eos — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 769 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (32% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2006 Volkswagen Eos
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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75.6%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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75.5%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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52.2%
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
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52.1%
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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50.5%
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
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50.4%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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47.4%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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36.4%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2006. Counts include advisories and failures.
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