Volkswagen Phaeton MOT data by year
The Volkswagen Phaeton appears in 5,794 MOT tests in this dataset across model years 2003–2020. Its most common failure areas are brakes, lighting & signalling and tyres, and its overall pass rate is 82.5%.
5,794
MOT tests analysed
82.5%
Pass rate
17.5%
Fail rate
2003–2020
Years covered
By model year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 524 | 82.6% | 17.4% | Brakes |
| 2008 | 606 | 81.3% | 18.6% | Brakes |
| 2010 | 522 | 81.4% | 18.6% | Brakes |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 7.1% | 414 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 6.2% | 359 |
| 3 | Tyres | 6.1% | 352 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.4% | 197 |
| 5 | Suspension | 3.3% | 190 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 2.5% | 142 |
| 7 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.4% | 82 |
| 8 | Steering | 1.1% | 62 |
Methodology & source. Based on 5,794 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.