Volkswagen Phaeton
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 11 years from 1,776 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
85%
Total Tests
1,776
Best Year
2014 (93%)
Years Covered
11
About the Volkswagen Phaeton
The Volkswagen Phaeton has been tested 1,776 times in 2026 MOT data across 11 model years (2004 to 2014), with an average pass rate of 85%. That's slightly above the national average of 82%. Available as petrol and diesel.
Best and Worst Years
The 2014 model is the most reliable with a 93% pass rate from 40 tests. The 2005 model has the lowest at 72%. With a 21 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Newer VOLKSWAGEN PHAETONs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 4 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2004) averages 119,058 miles, while the newest (2014) averages 101,099 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
Full 2014 detailsHow reliable is the Volkswagen Phaeton?
Volkswagen Phaeton by Year
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