The VOLKSWAGEN EOS (2010-15) is a compact four-seat convertible that sits in a niche corner of the UK used-car market. Its folding metal roof lets it work as a snug coupe in poor weather and an open-top car on sunny days, making it a more distinctive choice than an ordinary family hatchback. Mycarcheck.com recorded 1,278 checks covering 587 distinct VINs, a useful pool of interest in this older drop-top. The average private-sale valuation was £4,600, with 79,000 miles recorded on average and annual mileage of 5,000. Cars had averaged around two and a half previous keepers, so condition and history deserve attention. The EOS suits couples and daily commuters wanting open-air motoring rather than maximum practicality. Compared with cloth-roof rivals, its metal roof offers coupe-like comfort, while its two-in-one character is the main appeal. Less common than a Golf, it merits a careful roof check and allowance for age-related upkeep.