Volkswagen Arteon Se Tsi S-A
From 316 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, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and a tyre cords visible or damaged. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 4 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 | 4 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 4 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 2 |
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 2 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 2 |
| 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 | 1 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | 1 |
| a wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud | 1 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 1 |
| a lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 94.2% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, 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 |
| 2019 | 93.4% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Arteon Se Tsi S-As tested had between 24,010 and 41,962 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 33,975 median miles, the Arteon Se Tsi S-A has 0.018 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 Se Tsi S-A MOT pass rate?
The Volkswagen Arteon Se Tsi S-A has a 94% MOT pass rate based on 316 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Arteon Se Tsi S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Volkswagen Arteon Se Tsi S-A is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 4 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Volkswagen Arteon Se Tsi S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volkswagen Arteon Se Tsi S-A is 33,975 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 24,010 and 41,962 miles.
Buying a used Arteon Se Tsi 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.
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