VW Eos 1. Generation facelift 1.4 TSI, 122 PS, 6-speed manual (2011–2015)

Research for this car

Generation guide VW Eos (2006-2015): known problems and buying guide
The roof is the main risk. Test roof leaks, the roof mechanism and the DSG clutch before you pay.
Engine guide VW 1.2 TSI and 1.4 TSI (EA111) petrol engines: problems, costs and what to check
The timing chain and oil use are the known weak points. Buy only with chain paperwork and a clean oil check.

Issue	Affects	Typical km	Repair cost	Source
Roof leaks	All Eos: seals and drains	Not stated	No confirmed price	Generation guide
Roof mechanism faults	All Eos, more often at high mileage	High mileage, no figure	No confirmed price	Generation guide
ABS and ESP control unit	All Eos; recall for 2008-2010 builds	Not stated	No confirmed price	Generation guide
Window regulators	All Eos	Not stated	No confirmed price	Generation guide
Suspension and brakes on older cars	Older cars, all engines	Not stated	Brake pads about GBP 45-55 in parts (UK, RAC, year not stated)	Generation guide
Timing chain stretch and jump	1.4 TSI and 1.2 TSI chain engines (the 1.2 TSI has fewer reports, built 2009 to 2012)	40,000 to 100,000 km; worst cases 30,000 to 40,000 km	686 to 1,090 EUR (Germany, 2026)	Engine guide
Turbo wastegate and actuator	1.4 TSI with turbo	Not stated	No price found	Engine guide
Water pump and coolant leaks	1.2 and 1.4 TSI	From about 120,000 km	No price found	Engine guide

Roof seals and drains. Look at the roof seals for dried, cracked, broken or missing rubber. Look in the boot and footwell for water, and smell for mould. A bad result is water marks, damp carpet or a musty smell. Ask for roof and drain service records.
Roof run. Lower and raise the roof twice, watching the dashboard. A bad result is a warning message, a strained motor sound, a jerky movement or a roof that stops. A roof that stops or will not lock needs a dealer or a specialist.
Windows. Test every window, including any automatic up and down function. A bad result is a window that stops, drops or does not close.
Suspension and brakes. Look at the springs and dampers, and listen for knocks over bumps. Check the brake discs and pads. A bad result is a leaking damper, a knock or worn discs.

Cold-start rattle. A few seconds of metallic rattle on a cold start is the usual sign of a worn chain. Ask whether the chain and tensioner (the part that keeps the chain tight) were replaced, and ask for the dated invoice with the mileage. If not, budget 686 to 1,090 EUR in Germany.
Chain stretch reading. Ask a workshop to read the chain stretch values with a diagnostic tester (a computer tool that reads the car's systems).
Turbo warnings. A check engine light, or a loss of boost (the turbo's extra air pressure), points to the wastegate or actuator. Read the fault codes with a scanner.
Coolant and water pump. Look for coolant leaks and wet stains around the pump. Overheating and leaks are the symptoms. Ask whether the water pump was ever replaced.

Operational	€196
Workshop	€118
Fixed costs (tax, insurance)	€107
Total per month	€421
New-car depreciation (not included)	€64

ADAC figures for 15,000 km a year over 60 months

Listings on mobile.de in this generation with this fuel, gearbox and power.

First registration	Listings	Median price	Median mileage
2015	2	–	–
2014	3	–	–
2013	11	€8,680	107,320 km
2012	24	€6,690	130,338 km
2011	29	€6,980	137,000 km

Medians only for years with at least 5 listings. Many cars are first registered after production ends, so years can run past the build years.

Month	Listings	Median price	Middle half	Median mileage
Nov 2026	69	€6,999	€5,980 – €8,900	126,800 km
Oct 2026	69	€6,999	€5,980 – €8,900	126,800 km

Median asking price at the last snapshot of each month.

All 5 ADAC versions

Version	Power	Production years	Running cost per month
Eos 1.4 TSI	122 PS	2011–2013	€427
Eos 1.4 TSI Sport & Style	122 PS	2011–2013	€411
Eos 1.4 TSI BMT	122 PS	2011–2015	€423
Eos 1.4 TSI BMT Sport & Style	122 PS	2011–2013	€423
Eos 1.4 TSI BMT CUP	122 PS	2013–2015	€407