Volkswagen Phaeton MOT Results

Registered in 2009

70.1% pass rate

from 147 tests in 2021

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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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Phaeton is unusually good or bad.

9.5% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 3.4% fail on Direction indicators
  - 3.4% fail on Flashing type
    - 2.7% fail on Individual direction indicators
    - 0.68% fail on Side repeaters
- 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim
  - 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim
- 2.0% fail on Stop lamp
- 1.4% fail on Headlamps
  - 1.4% fail on Headlamp
- 1.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 0.68% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.68% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.68% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 0.68% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.68% fail on Horn
8.2% fail on Tyres
- 7.5% fail on Condition (150% worse than other 2009 cars)
- 0.68% fail on Size/type
- 0.68% fail on Tread depth
7.5% fail on Visibility
- 4.1% fail on Washers
- 2.7% fail on Wipers
- 0.68% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.68% fail on Windscreen
6.8% fail on Brakes
- 4.1% fail on Brake performance
  - 2.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 2.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
    - 0.68% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
  - 2.0% fail on Service brake performance
    - 1.4% fail on Rbt
      - 1.4% fail on Service brake performance
    - 0.68% fail on Decelerometer
      - 0.68% fail on Service brake performance
  - 0.68% fail on Brake performance not tested
  - 0.68% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.68% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.68% fail on Service brake performance
  - 0.68% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 0.68% fail on Rbt
      - 0.68% fail on Parking brake performance
- 2.0% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 1.4% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 1.4% fail on Brake pads
  - 0.68% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.68% fail on Brake discs
- 0.68% fail on Hydraulic systems
  - 0.68% fail on Brake fluid
- 0.68% fail on Rigid brake pipes
- 0.68% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
  - 0.68% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
4.8% fail on Suspension (67% better than other 2009 cars)
- 3.4% fail on Suspension arms
  - 2.7% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.68% fail on Ball joint
- 2.0% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 1.4% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (9 times worse than other 2009 cars)
  - 0.68% fail on Linkage ball joints
2.0% fail on Steering
- 1.4% fail on Power steering (13 times worse than other 2009 cars)
  - 0.68% fail on Operation
  - 0.68% fail on Pipes and hoses
- 0.68% fail on Steering gear
  - 0.68% fail on Steering rack
2.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 0.68% fail on Exhaust system
- 0.68% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.68% fail on Hose
- 0.68% fail on Doors
  - 0.68% fail on Other passenger's door
    - 0.68% fail on Door condition
2.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 2.0% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 2.0% fail on Compression ignition
    - 2.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
0.68% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.68% fail on Registration plates
0.68% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.68% fail on Condition