MOT reliability
Volkswagen Pheonix
4 vehicles · 34 completed MOT tests analysed
82%
MOT pass rate
Based on 4 Volkswagen Pheonix vehicles and 34 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen Pheonix has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 8,756 miles.
4
Vehicles
34
MOT tests
896
Avg miles / year
0.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Volkswagen Pheonix problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen Pheonix MOT tests:
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Other100%
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Steering25%
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Lamps & electrical20%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension10%
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Seatbelts & equipment5%
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Brakes5%
Volkswagen Pheonix pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | 100% |
| 5 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Petrol (4)
Most common Volkswagen Pheonix MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen Pheonix MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (2 times)
- Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) (1 times)
- Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) (1 times)
- Front Footrest insecure (9.6.1) (1 times)
- Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) (1 times)
- Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d) (1 times)
- engine kill switch insecure (1 times)
- wiring rubbing on n/s/r and o/s/r tyres (1 times)
- Front Brake hydraulic reservoir retaining device insecure (3.6.A.2d) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Front shock absorber leaking oil (9.2.7b) (1 times)
- Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c) (1 times)
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) (1 times)
- Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f) (1 times)
Volkswagen Pheonix pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 4 | 75% | 4,234 |
| 1987 | 1 | 7 | 100% | 3,660 |
| 1986 | 1 | 13 | 69% | — |
| 1964 | 1 | 10 | 90% | 18,375 |
Volkswagen Pheonix reliability FAQ
Across 4 Volkswagen Pheonix vehicles in our MOT data,
82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about
0.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Volkswagen Pheonix MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2); Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)); Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)).
The typical Volkswagen Pheonix in our data has covered around
8,756 miles.
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