Volkswagen Arteon
From 13,286 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 366 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 366 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 224 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 179 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 134 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 128 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 53 |
| a tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber | 35 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 33 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 28 |
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 22 |
Volkswagen Arteon on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 191 scrapped or exported in the past year with only 169 newly registered, a net loss of 22.
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 11,142 | 147 | +36 | -40 | -4 |
| 2025 Q2 | 11,135 | 158 | +23 | -45 | -22 |
| 2025 Q1 | 11,145 | 170 | +40 | -28 | +12 |
| 2024 Q4 | 11,110 | 193 | +70 | -78 | -8 |
| 2024 Q3 | 11,109 | 202 | +240 | -132 | +108 |
| 2024 Q2 | 11,053 | 150 | +147 | -47 | +100 |
| 2024 Q1 | 10,972 | 131 | +417 | -0 | +421 |
| 2023 Q4 | 10,552 | 130 | +417 | -20 | +397 |
16 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arteon R-Line Tsi S-A | Petrol | 3,250 | 30% |
| Arteon R-Line Tdi S-A | Diesel | 2,060 | 19% |
| Arteon R Line Tsi Phev S-A | Plug-In Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 933 | 9% |
| Arteon R-Line Tdi 4Motion S-A | Diesel | 796 | 7% |
| Arteon R Tsi 4Motion S-A | Petrol | 642 | 6% |
| Arteon Elegance Tsi S-A | Petrol | 464 | 4% |
| Arteon R-Line Tsi Evo S-A | Petrol | 440 | 4% |
| Arteon Elegance Tsi Evo S-A | Petrol | 396 | 4% |
| Arteon Elegance Tdi S-A | Diesel | 395 | 4% |
| Arteon R-Line Tsi 4Motion S-A | Petrol | 310 | 3% |
| Arteon R-Line Tdi | Diesel | 299 | 3% |
| Arteon R-Line Edition Tsi S-A | Petrol | 279 | 3% |
| Arteon R-Line Tsi Evo | Petrol | 215 | 2% |
| Arteon Se Tsi S-A | Petrol | 213 | 2% |
| Arteon Elegance Tsi Phev S-A | Plug-In Hybrid Electric (Petrol) | 198 | 2% |
| Arteon Elegance Tdi | Petrol | 73 | <1% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 91% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2020 | 90.7% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2019 | 90.1% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2018 | 89.9% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
1 earlier years
| 2017 | 89.9% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Arteons tested had between 30,523 and 50,553 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 39,841 median miles, the Arteon has 0.025 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Volkswagen models
| Volkswagen Golf | 79.1% |
| Volkswagen Polo | 73.8% |
| Volkswagen Transporter | 73.8% |
| Volkswagen Tiguan | 84.6% |
| Volkswagen Passat | 76.9% |
Common questions
What is the Volkswagen Arteon MOT pass rate?
The Volkswagen Arteon has a 90.2% MOT pass rate based on 13,286 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Arteon?
The most common MOT failure on the Volkswagen Arteon is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 366 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
How many Volkswagen Arteons are on UK roads?
There are 11,142 Volkswagen Arteons currently licensed on UK roads, with 147 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Volkswagen Arteon at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volkswagen Arteon is 39,841 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 30,523 and 50,553 miles.
Buying a used Arteon?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.