VOLKSWAGEN PHAETON MOT pass rate
84.2% of 1,566 VOLKSWAGEN PHAETON MOT tests pass.
The PHAETON passes its MOT 84.2% of the time — well above the average across all VOLKSWAGEN models, which sits at 79.0%.
The VOLKSWAGEN PHAETON has a pass rate of 84.2%, a little higher than the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 91.7% at 6–10 years to 83.3% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | 91.7% | 36 | 111,532 miles |
| 10–15 years | 84.6% | 891 | 106,420 miles |
| 15+ years | 83.3% | 639 | 117,778 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the VOLKSWAGEN PHAETON
The most common reason the VOLKSWAGEN PHAETON fails its MOT is brakes — present in 52.2% of failed tests, most often logged as "Efficiency below requirements".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 52.2% | Efficiency below requirements |
| Tyres | 30.4% | Has ply or cords exposed |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 29.7% | Not working |
| Suspension | 21.8% | Pin or bush excessively worn |
| Visibility | 13.7% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 9.6% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Body, chassis, structure | 6.1% | Cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |
| Steering | 4.1% | Leaking |
| Identification of the vehicle | 4.1% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 3.4% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
Related VOLKSWAGEN models
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF — 80.7% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO — 74.5% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER — 74.6% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN — 86.7% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT — 76.9% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN CADDY — 76.6% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the VOLKSWAGEN PHAETON?
- 84.2% of VOLKSWAGEN PHAETON MOT tests pass, based on 1,566 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the VOLKSWAGEN PHAETON?
- The most common reason the VOLKSWAGEN PHAETON fails its MOT is brakes — present in 52.2% of failed tests, most often logged as "Efficiency below requirements".
- Does this show the VOLKSWAGEN PHAETON's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the VOLKSWAGEN service history guide for how to check and keep one.