Volkswagen Arteon Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Volkswagen Arteon reliable? We analysed 38,118 real MOT tests across 9,567 vehicles to find out.
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The Volkswagen Arteon is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Volkswagen Arteon.
Volkswagen Arteon Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Volkswagen Arteon. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Volkswagen Arteon MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Volkswagen Arteon to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Volkswagen Arteon Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Volkswagen Arteon models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Volkswagen Arteon Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Volkswagen Arteon owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Volkswagen Arteon MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Volkswagen Arteon year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 389 | 88.7% | 19,467 | 28,978 | 39,149 |
| 2022 | 2,109 | 89.2% | 23,720 | 31,666 | 44,025 |
| 2021 | 3,058 | 89.2% | 26,338 | 36,596 | 49,875 |
| 2020 | 3,805 | 88.4% | 25,898 | 36,867 | 51,080 |
| 2019 | 11,250 | 88.4% | 28,058 | 41,033 | 57,964 |
| 2018 | 13,192 | 87.8% | 31,761 | 46,647 | 65,883 |
| 2017 | 3,811 | 89.2% | 29,886 | 45,254 | 65,308 |
How Long Does a Volkswagen Arteon Last?
Based on 9,567 Volkswagen Arteon vehicles on UK roads.
Volkswagen Arteon Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Volkswagen Arteon MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Volkswagen Arteon
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
89.2% MOT pass rate from 3,811 tests
87.8% MOT pass rate from 13,192 tests
The best year to buy a used Volkswagen Arteon is 2017, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 89.2% across 3,811 tests. The 2018 model year has the lowest pass rate at 87.8% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Volkswagen Arteon Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Arteon THIS CAR | 88.4% | 38,118 | 41,652 mi | — yrs |
| Volkswagen Golf | 74.9% | 22,270,993 | 83,305 mi | 37 yrs |
| Volkswagen Polo | 72.9% | 14,598,296 | 60,351 mi | 35 yrs |
| Volkswagen Passat | 73.5% | 6,960,690 | 105,632 mi | 32 yrs |
| Toyota Corolla Icon HEV CVT | 91.5% | 32,553 | 35,368 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Volkswagen Golf (74.9% pass rate) and the Volkswagen Polo (72.9% pass rate), the Volkswagen Arteon outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Volkswagen ArteonShould you buy a used Volkswagen Arteon?
The Volkswagen Arteon has an overall MOT pass rate of 88.4% across 38,118 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Volkswagen Arteon with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Volkswagen Arteon owner drives around 8,801 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.