Volkswagen Phaeton MOT Results

Registered in 2006
76.3% pass rate
from 131 tests in 2021
(49% better than other 2006 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 2006 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Phaeton is unusually good or bad.

  • 8.4% fail on Brakes
    • 8.4% fail on Brake performance
      • 6.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 5.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.76% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 3.8% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.8% fail on Rbt
          • 3.8% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.3% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt
          • 2.3% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 0.76% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.76% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.76% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.76% fail on Brake discs
  • 6.9% fail on Visibility
    • 3.1% fail on Wipers
    • 3.1% fail on Washers
    • 0.76% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.76% fail on Windscreen
  • 6.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (56% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.1% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 1.5% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp
    • 1.5% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.5% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.5% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.76% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.76% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.76% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.76% fail on Side repeaters
  • 4.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.8% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.8% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.5% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 1.5% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.76% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.76% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.76% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.76% fail on Other leaks
  • 4.6% fail on Tyres
    • 4.6% fail on Condition
  • 3.8% fail on Steering
    • 2.3% fail on Power steering (8 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Pipes and hoses (25 times worse than other 2006 cars)
      • 0.76% fail on Operation
    • 1.5% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.5% fail on Track rod end
  • 3.1% fail on Suspension (82% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.76% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.76% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.76% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.76% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.76% fail on Linkage ball joints
    • 0.76% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.76% fail on Ball joint
  • 1.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure (80% better than other 2006 cars)
    • 0.76% fail on Body
      • 0.76% fail on Other body component
    • 0.76% fail on Doors
      • 0.76% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.76% fail on Door condition
    • 0.76% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.76% fail on Other boot lid component
  • 0.76% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.76% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.76% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.76% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.76% fail on Condition

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