Volkswagen Phaeton MOT Results

Registered in 2005
70.7% pass rate
from 75 tests in 2021
(44% better than other 2005 cars)
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2005 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Phaeton is unusually good or bad.

  • 8.0% fail on Brakes
    • 6.7% fail on Brake performance
      • 5.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 5.3% fail on Rbt
          • 5.3% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.3% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
    • 1.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.3% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.3% fail on Brake discs
  • 5.3% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (67% better than other 2005 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 2.7% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 2.7% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.3% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.3% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.3% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.3% fail on Side repeaters
  • 5.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.3% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.7% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.7% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
      • 2.7% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.3% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 1.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  • 4.0% fail on Visibility
    • 2.7% fail on Bonnet (11 times worse than other 2005 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Washers
  • 4.0% fail on Tyres
    • 2.7% fail on Condition
    • 1.3% fail on Tread depth
  • 2.7% fail on Steering
    • 2.7% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.3% fail on Track rod end
      • 1.3% fail on Other components
        • 1.3% fail on Steering linkage
  • 1.3% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.3% fail on Registration plates
  • 1.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 1.3% fail on Doors
      • 1.3% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 1.3% fail on Door condition

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