Volkswagen Arteon R Line Tsi Phev S-A
From 271 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre cords visible or damaged, a tyre seriously damaged and windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured and affecting the driver's view of the road or of an obligatory external mirror. The top issue, a tyre cords visible or damaged, caused 15 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 cords visible or damaged | 15 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 13 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured and affecting the driver's view of the road or of an obligatory external mirror | 6 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 3 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | 1 |
| reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface | 1 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 1 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 70.7% of Arteon R Line Tsi Phev S-A failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 2.4% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £72.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 84.9% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Arteon R Line Tsi Phev S-As tested had between 23,774 and 62,096 miles on the clock.
At 41,951 median miles, the Arteon R Line Tsi Phev S-A has 0.041 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 R Line Tsi Phev S-A MOT pass rate?
The Volkswagen Arteon R Line Tsi Phev S-A has a 83% MOT pass rate based on 271 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Arteon R Line Tsi Phev S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Volkswagen Arteon R Line Tsi Phev S-A is a tyre cords visible or damaged, which caused 15 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Volkswagen Arteon R Line Tsi Phev S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volkswagen Arteon R Line Tsi Phev S-A is 41,951 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 23,774 and 62,096 miles.
Buying a used Arteon R Line Tsi Phev S-A?
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.
With a 83% pass rate and an average repair bill of £72 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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