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Volkswagen Phaeton: mileage, repairs and prices in Korea

What the inspection records of cars in South Korea show about this model.

Inspections from April 7, 2015 to October 23, 2026

Inspected cars
409
Typical mileage per year
15 100 km
Outer panels repaired or replaced
43%
Frame repairs
9.2%

Mileage by age

Odometer readings at inspection, by the car's age in years. Half of the cars fall within the range shown.

Age, yearsModel yearTypical mileageHalf of the carsCars
82018151 600 km
128 400 – 188 400
43
92017134 900 km
95 900 – 184 000
57
102016174 500 km
134 500 – 195 300
49
112015178 000 km
141 200 – 221 100
59
122014193 400 km
144 000 – 236 200
54
132013199 100 km
155 900 – 234 100
53
142012194 300 km
156 300 – 237 500
35
152011182 000 km
149 500 – 243 200
31

Is this mileage normal?

Compare a car's odometer reading with other Volkswagen Phaeton cars of the same age.

Body repairs found at inspection

Korean inspections record replaced or repaired outer panels (doors, fenders, hood, trunk lid) separately from frame repairs. Only frame damage counts as an accident in Korea.

Car ageOuter panelsFrameCars
4–7 years46%10%50
8–11 years43%8.9%146
12 years and older42%9.2%153
All ages43%9.2%349

What inspectors find most often

Share of inspected cars with the problem. Leaks include minor seepage.

ProblemAll ages4–7 years8–11 years12 years and older
Engine oil leak47%Leaking, not just seepage: 6.4%37%44%53%
Transmission oil leak6.8%Leaking, not just seepage: 0.9%3.9%4.2%11%
Power steering fluid leak3.7%Leaking, not just seepage: 0.3%6.0%2.1%4.6%
Engine running problem1.2%0%0%3.1%

Volkswagen Phaeton: questions and answers

What mileage is normal for a 2015 Volkswagen Phaeton?
Cars of this age typically show about 178 000 km at inspection; half of them have between 141 200 and 221 100 km.
How often does a used Volkswagen Phaeton have body repairs?
43% of the inspected cars had replaced or repaired outer panels, and 9.2% had frame repairs.
What problems do inspectors find on a Volkswagen Phaeton?
Most often: Engine oil leak (47%), Transmission oil leak (6.8%), Power steering fluid leak (3.7%).

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Statistics from vehicle inspection records in South Korea, one record per car. Updated weekly; last update: November 4, 2026