Volkswagen Phaeton reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 1,121 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 1,121 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 79% of Volkswagen Phaeton cars aged 13 years and older pass their MOT first time — ahead of the 61% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on body & structure and suspension.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the Phaeton tends to fail
Share of Volkswagen Phaeton cars aged 13 years and older with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Holds up better than average on body & structure, suspension, lights & electrics.
Common questions
Is the Volkswagen Phaeton reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Volkswagen Phaeton holds up well for its age: 79% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 84% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Volkswagen Phaeton?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Volkswagen Phaeton in 2024: 13 years and older, 79%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Volkswagen Phaeton MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Volkswagen Phaeton versus other cars of the same age — its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).