Volkswagen Phaeton MOT Results

Registered in 2008
74.6% pass rate
from 142 tests in 2021
(39% better than other 2008 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 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Phaeton is unusually good or bad.

  • 7.7% fail on Brakes
    • 5.6% fail on Brake performance
      • 4.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 3.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.70% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.1% fail on Rbt
          • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance
      • 1.4% fail on Brake performance not tested (5 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.4% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.70% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.70% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.70% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.70% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.70% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
    • 2.8% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.1% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.1% fail on Brake pads
      • 2.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 2.1% fail on Brake discs
    • 1.4% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.4% fail on Electronic stability control
      • 0.70% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 7.0% fail on Visibility
    • 5.6% fail on Washers
    • 1.4% fail on Wipers
    • 0.70% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.70% fail on Windscreen
  • 6.3% fail on Tyres
    • 4.2% fail on Condition
    • 1.4% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.70% fail on Size/type
  • 4.9% fail on Steering
    • 4.2% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 4.2% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.70% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.70% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.70% fail on Power steering
      • 0.70% fail on Operation
  • 4.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.5% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.8% fail on Compression ignition
        • 2.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.70% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
      • 0.70% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.70% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.70% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.70% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 3.5% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (74% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.70% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.70% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 0.70% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.70% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.70% fail on Rear fog lamp
  • 3.5% fail on Suspension (78% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.1% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.70% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.4% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.4% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (7 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.70% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 1.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.70% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.70% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.70% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.70% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 0.70% fail on Doors
      • 0.70% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.70% fail on Door condition
    • 0.70% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.70% fail on Boot lid condition

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