Volkswagen Phaeton MOT Results

Registered in 2010
76.0% pass rate
from 100 tests in 2021
(36% better than other 2010 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 2010 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Phaeton is unusually good or bad.

  • 8.0% fail on Brakes
    • 5.0% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 4.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 4.0% fail on Brake pads
      • 2.0% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 2.0% fail on Brake discs
    • 2.0% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.0% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.0% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.0% fail on Rbt
          • 1.0% fail on Service brake performance
    • 1.0% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 1.0% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 6.0% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.0% fail on Direction indicators
      • 4.0% fail on Flashing type
        • 3.0% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 1.0% fail on Side repeaters
    • 1.0% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.0% fail on Headlamp
    • 1.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.0% fail on Headlamp aim
  • 6.0% fail on Tyres
    • 5.0% fail on Condition
    • 1.0% fail on Tread depth
  • 4.0% fail on Suspension (70% better than other 2010 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.0% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.0% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.0% fail on Other suspension component
      • 1.0% fail on Ball joint
  • 2.0% fail on Visibility
    • 2.0% fail on Washers
  • 2.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.0% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.0% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.0% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 1.0% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 1.0% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 1.0% fail on Steering
    • 1.0% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.0% fail on Track rod end
  • 1.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 1.0% fail on Transmission
      • 1.0% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.0% fail on Joints
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  • Volkswagen Phaeton (2010 - 2016)
    Sharper styled than previous Phaeton. Available in standard and long wheelbase. 3.0 TDI offers good combination of performance and economy for such a big car.

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