Volkswagen Arteon R-line Edition TSI S-a Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Volkswagen Arteon R-line Edition TSI S-a reliable? We analysed 1,171 real MOT tests across 336 vehicles to find out.
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The Volkswagen Arteon R-line Edition TSI S-a is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Volkswagen Arteon R-line Edition TSI S-a.
Volkswagen Arteon R-line Edition TSI S-a Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Volkswagen Arteon R-line Edition TSI S-a. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Volkswagen Arteon R-line Edition TSI S-a MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Volkswagen Arteon R-line Edition TSI S-a to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Volkswagen Arteon R-line Edition TSI S-a Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Volkswagen Arteon R-line Edition TSI S-a models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Volkswagen Arteon R-line Edition TSI S-a Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Volkswagen Arteon R-line Edition TSI S-a owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Volkswagen Arteon R-line Edition TSI S-a MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Volkswagen Arteon R-line Edition TSI S-a year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,133 | 85.4% | 26,503 | 34,491 | 45,638 |
How Long Does a Volkswagen Arteon R-line Edition TSI S-a Last?
Based on 336 Volkswagen Arteon R-line Edition TSI S-a vehicles on UK roads.
Volkswagen Arteon R-line Edition TSI S-a Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Volkswagen Arteon R-line Edition TSI S-a 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 R-line Edition TSI S-a
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
85.4% MOT pass rate from 1,133 tests
The best year to buy a used Volkswagen Arteon R-line Edition TSI S-a is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 85.4% across 1,133 tests.
How Does the Volkswagen Arteon R-line Edition TSI S-a Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Arteon R-line Edition TSI S-a THIS CAR | 85.9% | 1,171 | 34,866 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 |
| Audi Q2 Technik 30 TDI | 88.6% | 1,130 | 37,608 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Volkswagen Golf (74.9% pass rate) and the Volkswagen Polo (72.9% pass rate), the Volkswagen Arteon R-line Edition TSI S-a outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Volkswagen Arteon R-line Edition TSI S-a has an overall MOT pass rate of 85.9% across 1,171 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 has ply or cords exposed. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Volkswagen Arteon R-line Edition TSI S-a 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 R-line Edition TSI S-a owner drives around 8,420 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.