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Volkswagen Arteon MOT pass rate and common problems

87.8% of Volkswagen Arteons passed the 2024 MOT (7,958 first tests): 86.5% at the first attempt and 1.3% after a fix at the test centre (PRS). About 1 in 10 failed the first attempt. For its age, it fails 11% less often than normal: MOT Risk Index 89.4 (95% CI 84.5–94.5; 100 = normal).

Volkswagen Arteon at a glance, 2024 MOT
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
MOT pass rate87.8%incl. 1.3% fixed at the test centre20247958
Passed at the first attempt86.5%all first tests20247958
MOT Risk Index (95% CI 84.5–94.5)89.4index100 = normal for its age · rank 342 of 761 (1 = fails least for its age)20247958
Biggest excess: Tyres10.8per 1006.3 same-age2019–202423294
Dangerous defects8.7per 10011.2 UK, not age-adjusted2019–202423294
Advisory items76.9per 100127.1 UK, not age-adjusted2019–202423294
strip · Volkswagen Arteon · MOT Risk Index · 89.4 vs 100 = normal · 2024
MOT Risk Index · Volkswagen Arteon. 0–240; 100 = normal for its age; median model 92.8 · rank 342 of 761 (1 = fails least for its age). It would rank between 304 and 394 anywhere within its 95% interval, other models held where they are. DVSA, 2024.
Volkswagen Arteon index position among 761 models
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Rank342of 761published models, 1 = fails least for its age20247958
Best rank within its 95% interval304rankother models held where they are20247958
Worst rank within its 95% interval394rankother models held where they are20247958

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Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · full dataset (v5). This model's index changed from 81.5 to 89.4 in the 24 September 2026 release, after duplicate test records were removed.

What actually fails on a Volkswagen Arteon MOT, and how often?

Volkswagen Arteon MOTs fail most often on tyres: 10.8 per 100 tests, against 6.3 for UK cars of the same age (2019–2024, n = 23,294).

bar · Volkswagen Arteon · Tyres · 10.8 vs 6.3 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Arteon: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres10.8per 1006.32019–20242519
Visibility2.9per 1005.02019–2024673
Brakes2.5per 1003.22019–2024585
Suspension1.7per 1001.82019–2024405
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment1per 1002.92019–2024242
Noise, emissions and leaks0.7per 1000.72019–2024153

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 23,294 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Tyres, brakes and suspension: how does the Volkswagen Arteon compare with cars of the same age?

The biggest excess for the Volkswagen Arteon is tyres at age 3: 7.9 failures per 100 tests, against 4.2 for same-age cars of comparable models (2019–2024, n = 8,253).

bullet · Volkswagen Arteon · Tyres, age 3 · 7.9 vs 4.2 · 2019–2024
Tyres, age 3: 7.9 vs 4.2. Brakes, age 3: 1.4 vs 1.8. Suspension, age 3: 0.9 vs 0.6. Tyres, age 4: 7.8 vs 4.5. Brakes, age 4: 2.0 vs 2.4. Suspension, age 4: 1.5 vs 1.2. Tyres, age 5: 7.8 vs 5.1. Brakes, age 5: 2.1 vs 3.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Arteon: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, age 37.9per 1004.22019–20248253
Brakes, age 31.4per 1001.82019–20248253
Suspension, age 30.9per 1000.62019–20248253
Tyres, age 47.8per 1004.52019–20246532
Brakes, age 42.0per 1002.42019–20246532
Suspension, age 41.5per 1001.22019–20246532
Tyres, age 57.8per 1005.12019–20244929
Brakes, age 52.1per 1003.12019–20244929
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension, age 51.4per 1002.22019–20244929
Tyres, age 66.5per 1005.52019–20242598
Brakes, age 61.9per 1003.82019–20242598
Suspension, age 62.8per 1003.72019–20242598

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 7,958 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Volkswagen Arteon's advisory become a fail at the next MOT?

Volkswagen Arteon advisories turn into fails less often than on the median model; the one to watch is tyres: advisories on it became a fail at the next MOT 8.7% of the time.

funnel · Volkswagen Arteon · Tyres · 8.7 vs median model · 2019–2024
Advisories on tyres: 8.7 of 100 became a fail on the same item at the next MOT. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Arteon: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres8.7% next failmedian model2019–20243034
Suspension5.5% next failmedian model2019–2024731
Brakes4.3% next failmedian model2019–20242148
Non-component advisories0% next failmedian model2019–20241007

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 7,958 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

My Volkswagen Arteon got an MOT advisory: what gets flagged most?

Volkswagen Arteon MOTs flag tyres most: 34 advisories per 100 tests, against 39.7 across UK tests (2019–2024, n = 23,294).

bar · Volkswagen Arteon · Tyres · 34 vs 39.7 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Arteon: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres34per 10039.72019–20247909
Brakes25.1per 10034.72019–20245850
Suspension8.2per 10026.22019–20241904
Non-component advisories7.4per 1007.82019–20241728
Road Wheels0.9per 10012019–2024216
Noise, emissions and leaks0.6per 1005.22019–2024134

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 23,294 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What is likely to fail next on a Volkswagen Arteon?

For Volkswagen Arteons aged 3 to 5 whose last MOT was a pass, the item most likely to fail at the next MOT is tyres: 6.5% failed on it (2019–2024, n = 5,778).

bar · Volkswagen Arteon · Tyres, under 3 years old, after a pass · 7.1 vs baseline · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Arteon: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a pass7.1% next fail2019–20243289
Visibility, under 3 years old, after a pass2.6% next fail2019–20243289
Brakes, under 3 years old, after a pass1.4% next fail2019–20243289
Suspension, under 3 years old, after a pass1.2% next fail2019–20243289
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, under 3 years old, after a pass0.5% next fail2019–20243289
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–20243289
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–20243289
Identification of the vehicle, under 3 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–20243289
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, under 3 years old, after an advisory8.3% next fail2019–20241292
Visibility, under 3 years old, after an advisory3.0% next fail2019–20241292
Brakes, under 3 years old, after an advisory2.0% next fail2019–20241292
Suspension, under 3 years old, after an advisory2.0% next fail2019–20241292
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.9% next fail2019–20241292
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.8% next fail2019–20241292
Identification of the vehicle, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.6% next fail2019–20241292
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a fail8.8% next fail2019–2024591
Visibility, under 3 years old, after a fail3.5% next fail2019–2024591
Brakes, under 3 years old, after a fail1.9% next fail2019–2024591
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after a fail1.7% next fail2019–2024591
Suspension, under 3 years old, after a fail1.5% next fail2019–2024591
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass6.5% next fail2019–20245778
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass2.1% next fail2019–20245778
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass1.5% next fail2019–20245778
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass1.4% next fail2019–20245778
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.8% next fail2019–20245778
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.8% next fail2019–20245778
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–20245778
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–20245778
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–20245778
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–20245778
Road wheels, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–20245778
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory8.4% next fail2019–20242825
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory2.8% next fail2019–20242825
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory2.7% next fail2019–20242825
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory2.2% next fail2019–20242825
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory1.1% next fail2019–20242825
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory1.0% next fail2019–20242825
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–20242825
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–20242825
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail8.7% next fail2019–20241321
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail2.9% next fail2019–20241321
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail2.8% next fail2019–20241321
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail2.3% next fail2019–20241321
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail2.2% next fail2019–20241321
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail1.7% next fail2019–20241321
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.6% next fail2019–20241321
Road wheels, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.6% next fail2019–20241321
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.5% next fail2019–20241321

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 7,958 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How often does a Volkswagen Arteon get a dangerous MOT defect?

The Volkswagen Arteon gets a dangerous defect less often than the UK average: 8.7 per 100 first tests against 11.2 across the UK. In the same tests, 9.7 major and 2.6 minor defects were recorded per 100 tests (one test can record several).

bullet · Volkswagen Arteon · Dangerous defects · 8.7 vs 11.2 · 2019–2024
Dangerous defects: 8.7 vs 11.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Arteon: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dangerous defects8.7per 10011.22019–202423294

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 23,294 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id; severity not recorded for some 2018–2021 tests · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Volkswagen Arteon still pass its MOT in a few years?

First-time MOT failures for the Volkswagen Arteon go from 12.4% at age 3 to 14.7% at age 7, against 20.2% for all cars aged 7 (2024, n = 7,958).

line · Volkswagen Arteon · Age 3 · 12.4 vs 12.4 · 2024
Age 3: 12.4. Age 7: 14.7. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Arteon: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 312.4% failed first time12.420241502
Age 414.0% failed first time13.120241468
Age 513.2% failed first time15.120242303
Age 614.1% failed first time17.520242064
Age 714.7% failed first time20.22024532

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 7,958 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How does the Volkswagen Arteon compare with cars of its own age and size?

At 1 of 5 ages shown, Volkswagen Arteons fail first time more often than comparable models of the same size class; the biggest difference is at age 7, where they fail less often: 14.7% against 20.1% (2024, n = 532).

line · Volkswagen Arteon · Age 3 · 12.8 vs 11.7 · 2024
Age 3: 12.8. Age 7: 14.7. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Arteon: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 312.8% fail11.720248253
Age 413.0% fail13.320246532
Age 513.4% fail15.120244929
Age 613.6% fail17.320242598
Age 714.7% fail20.12024532

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 7,958 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Volkswagen Arteon years should I avoid?

The Volkswagen Arteon build year that fails most for its age is 2020: index 112.7 (95% CI 101.9–123.5) against the model's own age norm of 100 (2019–2024, n = 2,976).

bar · Volkswagen Arteon · Build year 2017 (rough estimate: 2,689 tests, 95% interval 81.4–101.3) · 91.3 vs 100 = normal · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Arteon: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 2017 (rough estimate: 2,689 tests, 95% interval 81.4–101.3)91.3index vs own age100 = normal2019–20242689
Build year 2018105.6index vs own age100 = normal2019–20248517
Build year 2019100.2index vs own age100 = normal2019–20247160
Build year 2020 (worse for its age) (rough estimate: 2,976 tests, 95% interval 101.9–123.5)112.7index vs own age100 = normal2019–20242976

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 7,958 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How much does it cost to fix a Volkswagen Arteon MOT fail?

Expected repair cost per Volkswagen Arteon MOT: about £19 (up to about £37 if more expensive parts are needed), from the chance of failing each item and its most common UK repair price (catalogue estimate, n = 7,958).

Computed, not measured.

bar · Volkswagen Arteon · Expected repair bill · 19.3 vs modal price catalogue · price catalogue
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Arteon: the numbers behind this answer (price catalogue)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Expected repair bill19.3GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue7958
Estimated range lower19.3GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue7958
Estimated range upper36.7GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue7958
Tyres: Tyre (single mid-range 16" fitted)9.7GBP expected contribution90price catalogue7958
Brakes: Front brake pads (parts + labour, typical hatchback)3.8GBP expected contribution150price catalogue7958
Suspension: Suspension coil spring (single corner)3.1GBP expected contribution180price catalogue7958
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Battery replacement (standard 12V lead-acid)1.4GBP expected contribution140price catalogue7958
Noise, emissions and leaks: Exhaust rear silencer1.4GBP expected contribution200price catalogue7958

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: price catalogue · n = 7,958 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Volkswagen Arteon more reliable than similar cars?

Of 8 similar models, 5 fail less often for their age than the Volkswagen Arteon and 3 as often or more. The Volkswagen Arteon has an MOT Risk Index of 89.4, where 100 = normal for its age (2024, n = 7,958).

bar · Volkswagen Arteon · Volkswagen Arteon (this model) · 89.4 vs 100 = normal · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Arteon: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Volkswagen Arteon (this model)89.4index100 = normal20247958
Volkswagen Eos88index89.4202412204
Volkswagen CC90index89.4202413925
Volkswagen Jetta96.5index89.4202413327
Volkswagen California76index89.4202410101
Toyota Celica95.2index89.420249463
Toyota MR282.9index89.4202410265
BMW Z383.6index89.4202411668
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Mitsubishi Lancer81.6index89.420249907

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 7,958 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Volkswagen Arteon normally do?

At age 5, the median Volkswagen Arteon had covered 43,791 miles by its MOT; the middle half ranged from 33,998 to 58,524 miles (2024, n = 2,303).

line · Volkswagen Arteon · Age 3 median · 30506 vs baseline · 2024
Age 3 median: 30506. Age 7 P75: 75672. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Arteon: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3 median30506miles20241502
Age 3 P2522531miles20241502
Age 3 P7542616miles20241502
Age 4 median35752miles20241468
Age 4 P2526981miles20241468
Age 4 P7546889miles20241468
Age 5 median43791miles20242303
Age 5 P2533998miles20242303
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 5 P7558524miles20242303
Age 6 median55473miles20242064
Age 6 P2543591miles20242064
Age 6 P7571780miles20242064
Age 7 median58072miles2024532
Age 7 P2544262miles2024532
Age 7 P7575672miles2024532

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 7,958 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does high mileage mean more Volkswagen Arteon MOT failures at the same age?

At ages 3–5, 11.5% of Volkswagen Arteons with under 40,000 miles failed first time, against 21.8% of those with 100,000 to 140,000 miles (2024, n = 3,004). Inside this age group, higher mileage goes with more failures.

bar · Volkswagen Arteon · Age 3–5, <40k miles · 11.5 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Arteon: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3–5, <40k miles11.5% failed first time20242917
Age 3–5, 40-70k miles15.1% failed first time20241871
Age 3–5, 70-100k miles (rough estimate: 384 tests, 95% interval 11.2–18.2%)14.3% failed first time2024384
Age 3–5, 100-140k miles (rough estimate: 87 tests, 95% interval 14.5–31.6%)21.8% failed first time202487
Age 6–9, <40k miles (rough estimate: 480 tests, 95% interval 9.1–14.8%)11.7% failed first time2024480
Age 6–9, 40-70k miles13.1% failed first time20241395
Age 6–9, 70-100k miles16.9% failed first time2024528
Age 6–9, 100-140k miles (rough estimate: 156 tests, 95% interval 16–28.9%)21.8% failed first time2024156

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 7,958 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Volkswagen Arteon last?

2.1% of Volkswagen Arteons tested had reached 100,000 miles, and 0.2% had reached 150,000 (2024, n = 486).

line · Volkswagen Arteon · 100,000 miles (rough estimate: 486 tests, 95% interval 1.9–2.3%) · 2.1 vs baseline · 2024
100,000 miles (rou: 2.1. 200,000 miles (rou: 0.0. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Arteon: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
100,000 miles (rough estimate: 486 tests, 95% interval 1.9–2.3%)2.1% of tested cars2024486
150,000 miles (rough estimate: 50 tests, 95% interval 0.2–0.3%)0.2% of tested cars202450
200,000 miles (rough estimate: 6 tests, 95% interval 0.0–0.1%)0.0% of tested cars20246

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 7,958 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Volkswagen Arteon driven more or less than average, and does that change the picture?

Matched on annual mileage as well as age, the Volkswagen Arteon index is 79.4, against 86.8 on age alone (2019–2024, n = 7,958).

slope · Volkswagen Arteon · Age and mileage adjusted index · 79.4 vs 86.8 · 2019–2024
Age and mileage adjusted index: 86.8 vs 79.4. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Arteon: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age and mileage adjusted index79.4index86.82019–20247958

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 7,958 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Volkswagen Arteon fuel fails its MOT less?

There is no real difference between petrol and diesel Volkswagen Arteons before allowing for age: 12.9% against 14.3% fail first time.

bar · Volkswagen Arteon · Petrol · 12.9 vs other fuels · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Arteon: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Petrol12.9% fail first timeother fuels20244654
Diesel14.3% fail first timeother fuels20243113

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 7,958 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Volkswagen Arteon engine is best?

For its age, the best Volkswagen Arteon engine is the petrol 1.8–2.0 litre at index 97.0, and the worst the diesel 1.8–2.0 litre at 108.0, where 100 = the model's own average (2024, n = 7,958).

bar · Volkswagen Arteon · Petrol 1.2–1.5 litre (rough estimate: 3,353 tests, 95% interval 78.0–94.4) · 85.8 vs 100 = model average · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Arteon: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Petrol 1.2–1.5 litre (rough estimate: 3,353 tests, 95% interval 78.0–94.4)85.8index vs model norm100 = model average20243353
Petrol 1.8–2.0 litre97index vs model norm100 = model average202410096
Diesel 1.8–2.0 litre108index vs model norm100 = model average20249648

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 7,958 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Where in Britain does the Volkswagen Arteon fail its MOT most?

First-time failure rates for the Volkswagen Arteon range from 12.2% in the Birmingham (B) postcode area to 30.6% in the Leicester (LE) postcode area, before allowing for age: a wider spread by area than for the typical model.

bar · Volkswagen Arteon · Leicester (LE) · 30.6 vs 13.5 · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Arteon: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Leicester (LE)30.6% fail first time13.52024743
Watford (WD) (rough estimate: 103 tests, 95% interval 12.9–28.1%)19.4% fail first time13.52024103
Kilmarnock (KA) (rough estimate: 217 tests, 95% interval 14.6–25.1%)19.4% fail first time13.52024217
London E (E) (rough estimate: 142 tests, 95% interval 3.4–11.6%)6.3% fail first time13.52024142
Carlisle (CA) (rough estimate: 122 tests, 95% interval 3.9–13.4%)7.4% fail first time13.52024122
Bournemouth (BH) (rough estimate: 108 tests, 95% interval 3.8–13.9%)7.4% fail first time13.52024108
Taunton (TA) (rough estimate: 100 tests, 95% interval 12.5–27.8%)19% fail first time13.52024100
Aberdeen (AB) (rough estimate: 348 tests, 95% interval 14.7–22.8%)18.4% fail first time13.52024348
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Swansea (SA) (rough estimate: 217 tests, 95% interval 13.4–23.6%)18.0% fail first time13.52024217
St Albans (AL) (rough estimate: 101 tests, 95% interval 11.6–26.4%)17.8% fail first time13.52024101
Shrewsbury (SY) (rough estimate: 105 tests, 95% interval 11.1–25.5%)17.1% fail first time13.52024105
Bristol (BS) (rough estimate: 275 tests, 95% interval 13.1–22.0%)17.1% fail first time13.52024275
Cardiff (CF) (rough estimate: 232 tests, 95% interval 12.5–22.2%)16.8% fail first time13.52024232
Slough (SL) (rough estimate: 125 tests, 95% interval 11.3–24.3%)16.8% fail first time13.52024125
Dundee (DD) (rough estimate: 214 tests, 95% interval 12.0–21.9%)16.4% fail first time13.52024214
Reading (RG) (rough estimate: 320 tests, 95% interval 12.3–20.4%)15.9% fail first time13.52024320
Croydon (CR) (rough estimate: 126 tests, 95% interval 10.5–23.2%)15.9% fail first time13.52024126
Southampton (SO) (rough estimate: 261 tests, 95% interval 11.8–20.6%)15.7% fail first time13.52024261
Stoke-on-Trent (ST) (rough estimate: 397 tests, 95% interval 12.4–19.5%)15.6% fail first time13.52024397
Portsmouth (PO) (rough estimate: 268 tests, 95% interval 11.5–20.1%)15.3% fail first time13.52024268
Tonbridge (TN) (rough estimate: 183 tests, 95% interval 10.8–21.2%)15.3% fail first time13.52024183
Hull (HU) (rough estimate: 138 tests, 95% interval 10.2–22.1%)15.2% fail first time13.52024138
Guildford (GU) (rough estimate: 179 tests, 95% interval 10.6–21.1%)15.1% fail first time13.52024179
Cambridge (CB) (rough estimate: 113 tests, 95% interval 9.6–22.8%)15.0% fail first time13.52024113
Hemel Hempstead (HP) (rough estimate: 207 tests, 95% interval 10.8–20.5%)15.0% fail first time13.52024207
Huddersfield (HD) (rough estimate: 129 tests, 95% interval 9.6–21.9%)14.7% fail first time13.52024129
Leeds (LS) (rough estimate: 240 tests, 95% interval 10.7–19.6%)14.6% fail first time13.52024240
Edinburgh (EH)14.6% fail first time13.52024501
Bath (BA) (rough estimate: 110 tests, 95% interval 9.2–22.3%)14.6% fail first time13.52024110
Wigan (WN) (rough estimate: 180 tests, 95% interval 10.0–20.3%)14.4% fail first time13.52024180
Lancaster (LA) (rough estimate: 120 tests, 95% interval 9.0–21.5%)14.2% fail first time13.52024120
York (YO) (rough estimate: 156 tests, 95% interval 9.5–20.4%)14.1% fail first time13.52024156
Paisley (PA) (rough estimate: 236 tests, 95% interval 10.1–19.0%)14.0% fail first time13.52024236
Peterborough (PE) (rough estimate: 451 tests, 95% interval 11.1–17.5%)14.0% fail first time13.52024451
Redhill (RH) (rough estimate: 172 tests, 95% interval 9.6–19.9%)13.9% fail first time13.52024172
Glasgow (G)13.6% fail first time13.52024772
Milton Keynes (MK) (rough estimate: 280 tests, 95% interval 10.0–18.1%)13.6% fail first time13.52024280
Walsall (WS) (rough estimate: 171 tests, 95% interval 9.1–19.4%)13.4% fail first time13.52024171
London NW (NW) (rough estimate: 172 tests, 95% interval 9.1–19.3%)13.4% fail first time13.52024172
Kirkcaldy (KY) (rough estimate: 295 tests, 95% interval 9.8–17.6%)13.2% fail first time13.52024295
Ipswich (IP) (rough estimate: 220 tests, 95% interval 9.3–18.3%)13.2% fail first time13.52024220
Llandudno (LL) (rough estimate: 215 tests, 95% interval 9.2–18.2%)13.0% fail first time13.52024215
Newport (NP) (rough estimate: 171 tests, 95% interval 8.7–18.7%)12.9% fail first time13.52024171
Dartford (DA) (rough estimate: 133 tests, 95% interval 8.1–19.5%)12.8% fail first time13.52024133
Coventry (CV) (rough estimate: 434 tests, 95% interval 9.9–16.1%)12.7% fail first time13.52024434
Telford (TF) (rough estimate: 121 tests, 95% interval 7.7–19.5%)12.4% fail first time13.52024121
Worcester (WR) (rough estimate: 178 tests, 95% interval 8.3–18.0%)12.4% fail first time13.52024178
Nottingham (NG) (rough estimate: 400 tests, 95% interval 9.4–15.8%)12.3% fail first time13.52024400
Birmingham (B)12.2% fail first time13.52024907
Blackburn (BB) (rough estimate: 174 tests, 95% interval 8.0–17.7%)12.1% fail first time13.52024174
Brighton (BN) (rough estimate: 141 tests, 95% interval 7.7–18.5%)12.1% fail first time13.52024141
Oldham (OL) (rough estimate: 168 tests, 95% interval 7.8–17.7%)11.9% fail first time13.52024168
Stockport (SK) (rough estimate: 286 tests, 95% interval 8.6–16.2%)11.9% fail first time13.52024286
Darlington (DL) (rough estimate: 187 tests, 95% interval 7.9–17.2%)11.8% fail first time13.52024187
Chelmsford (CM) (rough estimate: 268 tests, 95% interval 8.3–16.0%)11.6% fail first time13.52024268
Durham (DH) (rough estimate: 161 tests, 95% interval 7.2–17.0%)11.2% fail first time13.52024161
Stevenage (SG) (rough estimate: 136 tests, 95% interval 6.8–17.4%)11.0% fail first time13.52024136
Swindon (SN) (rough estimate: 137 tests, 95% interval 6.7–17.3%)10.9% fail first time13.52024137
Medway (ME) (rough estimate: 211 tests, 95% interval 7.4–15.8%)10.9% fail first time13.52024211
Manchester (M) (rough estimate: 358 tests, 95% interval 8.1–14.5%)10.9% fail first time13.52024358
London N (N) (rough estimate: 167 tests, 95% interval 6.9–16.4%)10.8% fail first time13.52024167
Oxford (OX) (rough estimate: 199 tests, 95% interval 7.0–15.6%)10.6% fail first time13.52024199
Warrington (WA) (rough estimate: 437 tests, 95% interval 8.0–13.8%)10.5% fail first time13.52024437
Motherwell (ML) (rough estimate: 276 tests, 95% interval 7.4–14.7%)10.5% fail first time13.52024276
Wakefield (WF) (rough estimate: 248 tests, 95% interval 7.3–14.9%)10.5% fail first time13.52024248
Luton (LU) (rough estimate: 134 tests, 95% interval 6.3–16.8%)10.4% fail first time13.52024134
Bolton (BL) (rough estimate: 327 tests, 95% interval 7.5–14.2%)10.4% fail first time13.52024327
Doncaster (DN) (rough estimate: 386 tests, 95% interval 7.7–13.8%)10.4% fail first time13.52024386
Crewe (CW) (rough estimate: 194 tests, 95% interval 6.8–15.4%)10.3% fail first time13.52024194
Norwich (NR) (rough estimate: 234 tests, 95% interval 7.0–14.8%)10.3% fail first time13.52024234
Romford (RM) (rough estimate: 157 tests, 95% interval 6.4–15.9%)10.2% fail first time13.52024157
Liverpool (L) (rough estimate: 367 tests, 95% interval 7.4–13.6%)10.1% fail first time13.52024367
Gloucester (GL) (rough estimate: 203 tests, 95% interval 6.5–14.7%)9.8% fail first time13.52024203
Bradford (BD) (rough estimate: 193 tests, 95% interval 6.4–14.9%)9.8% fail first time13.52024193
Chester (CH) (rough estimate: 266 tests, 95% interval 6.8–13.9%)9.8% fail first time13.52024266
Derby (DE) (rough estimate: 455 tests, 95% interval 7.1–12.5%)9.4% fail first time13.52024455
Northampton (NN) (rough estimate: 410 tests, 95% interval 6.8–12.5%)9.3% fail first time13.52024410
Newcastle (NE) (rough estimate: 423 tests, 95% interval 6.8–12.4%)9.2% fail first time13.52024423
Falkirk (FK) (rough estimate: 188 tests, 95% interval 5.7–14.0%)9.0% fail first time13.52024188
Preston (PR) (rough estimate: 313 tests, 95% interval 6.3–12.6%)8.9% fail first time13.52024313
Cleveland (TS) (rough estimate: 190 tests, 95% interval 5.7–13.9%)8.9% fail first time13.52024190
Sheffield (S) (rough estimate: 489 tests, 95% interval 6.6–11.6%)8.8% fail first time13.52024489
Harrow (HA) (rough estimate: 176 tests, 95% interval 5.2–13.6%)8.5% fail first time13.52024176
Dudley (DY) (rough estimate: 119 tests, 95% interval 4.6–14.8%)8.4% fail first time13.52024119
Canterbury (CT) (rough estimate: 135 tests, 95% interval 4.6–14.0%)8.2% fail first time13.52024135
Wolverhampton (WV) (rough estimate: 210 tests, 95% interval 5.1–12.6%)8.1% fail first time13.52024210
Kingston upon Thames (KT) (rough estimate: 100 tests, 95% interval 4.1–15.0%)8% fail first time13.52024100
Twickenham (TW) (rough estimate: 113 tests, 95% interval 4.2–14.4%)8.0% fail first time13.52024113

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 7,958 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does a Volkswagen Arteon rust more than average?

Allowing for age, Volkswagen Arteon MOTs record corrosion failures at 0.0 times the national rate: 0.02% of tests against 0.77% (2024 + geographic layers, n = 7,958).

Computed, not measured.

slope · Volkswagen Arteon · Salt belt susceptibility · 0.0 vs 1 · 2024 + geographic layers
Salt belt susceptibility: 1 vs 0. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Arteon: the numbers behind this answer (2024 + geographic layers)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Salt belt susceptibility0.0ratio estimate12024 + geographic layers7958

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 + geographic layers · n = 7,958 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is a Volkswagen Arteon ULEZ compliant?

All Volkswagen Arteons tested are likely ULEZ-compliant, judged from fuel type and first-use date; check a specific car with TfL's vehicle checker (2024).

Computed, not measured.

stacked · Volkswagen Arteon · Likely compliant · 100 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Arteon: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Likely compliant100% estimate20247958

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 7,958 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do six years of MOTs show about owning a Volkswagen Arteon?

Of failed Volkswagen Arteon MOTs, 42.5% were retested the same day and a further 54.4% within 10 days; the median failed car passed its retest after 1 day (2019–2024, n = 2,555).

bar · Volkswagen Arteon · Same-day retest · 42.5 vs failed initial tests · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Arteon: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Same-day retest42.5%failed initial tests2019–20242555
Retest within 10 days54.4%failed initial tests2019–20242555
Clean MOT streak35.3%observed chains2019–20244897
Repeat advisory5.2%observed chains2019–20244897
Decreasing odometer0.3% mileage anomalyobserved chains2019–20246422

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 7,958 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is low mileage better for a Volkswagen Arteon?

Volkswagen Arteons aged 5 to 7 doing under 5,000 miles a year failed first time in 9.4% of tests, against 13.6% for those doing 8,000 to 12,000 miles (2019–2024, n = 713).

bullet · Volkswagen Arteon · Low-use first-time failure · 9.4 vs 13.6 · 2019–2024
Low-use first-time failure: 9.4 vs 13.6. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Arteon: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Low-use first-time failure9.4%13.62019–2024713
Low-use gap-4.2percentage points8–12k miles2019–2024713

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 7,958 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many years is a Volkswagen Arteon likely to last?

Volkswagen Arteons aged 5 are forecast to keep taking MOTs for at least 1.2 more years; the survival curve is observed only until age 7, so the true figure is likely higher.

Computed, not measured.

Forecast, not a prediction for a particular car.

bar · Volkswagen Arteon · Age 5 (at least; observed only until age 7) · 1.2 vs baseline · survival forecast
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Arteon: the numbers behind this answer (survival forecast)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 5 (at least; observed only until age 7)1.2years forecastsurvival forecast0

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: survival forecast · n = 7,958 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Volkswagen Arteons are still on the road?

In 2024, for every 100 Volkswagen Arteons tested at ages 4 to 6, about 11 were tested at age 7 (2024, n = 532).

line · Volkswagen Arteon · Age 3 (at least as many as at ages 4–6) · 100 vs baseline · 2024
Age 3 (at least as: 100. Age 7: 11.4. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Arteon: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20248253
Age 4 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20246532
Age 5 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline20244929
Age 655.4% of age 4–6 baseline20242598
Age 711.4% of age 4–6 baseline2024532

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 7,958 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

If a Volkswagen Arteon fails, does it fail again?

16.1% of Volkswagen Arteons that failed an MOT failed the next one too, against 12.4% after a pass (2019–2024, n = 336). The failure most likely to come back is tyres: 10.8% of those fails recurred at the next MOT.

bullet · Volkswagen Arteon · Repeat after fail · 16.1 vs 12.4 · 2019–2024
Repeat after fail: 16.1 vs 12.4. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Arteon: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Repeat after fail16.1%12.42019–2024336

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 7,958 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Volkswagen Arteon faults come together?

On Volkswagen Arteons, ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’ and seat belts and supplementary restraint systems failures turn up together 20.3 times as often as chance would predict (2024, n = 27).

Volkswagen Arteon: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 27 tests, 95% interval 13.4–29.6)20.3liftexpected joint rate202427
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Suspension (rough estimate: 22 tests, 95% interval 6.4–15.6)10.3liftexpected joint rate202422
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Suspension (rough estimate: 23 tests, 95% interval 5.0–11.9)7.9liftexpected joint rate202423
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Visibility (rough estimate: 28 tests, 95% interval 3.4–7.4)5.1liftexpected joint rate202428
Brakes + Suspension (rough estimate: 22 tests, 95% interval 2.4–5.7)3.8liftexpected joint rate202422
Brakes + Tyres (rough estimate: 109 tests, 95% interval 2.8–4.2)3.5liftexpected joint rate2024109
Noise, emissions and leaks + Tyres (rough estimate: 36 tests, 95% interval 2.2–4.3)3.1liftexpected joint rate202436
Suspension + Visibility (rough estimate: 23 tests, 95% interval 1.6–3.9)2.6liftexpected joint rate202423
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Brakes + Visibility (rough estimate: 28 tests, 95% interval 1.7–3.7)2.5liftexpected joint rate202428
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Tyres (rough estimate: 38 tests, 95% interval 1.7–3.3)2.4liftexpected joint rate202438
Suspension + Tyres (rough estimate: 59 tests, 95% interval 1.8–3.0)2.3liftexpected joint rate202459
Tyres + Visibility (rough estimate: 106 tests, 95% interval 1.8–2.7)2.2liftexpected joint rate2024106
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)19tests with both202419
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)17tests with both202417
Noise, emissions and leaks + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier)16tests with both202416
Brakes + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)16tests with both202416
Brakes + Noise, emissions and leaks (seen together; too few for a multiplier)13tests with both202413
Noise, emissions and leaks + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)13tests with both202413
Brakes + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (seen together; too few for a multiplier)11tests with both202411
Identification of the vehicle + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)11tests with both202411
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Noise, emissions and leaks (seen together; too few for a multiplier)9tests with both20249
Identification of the vehicle + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (seen together; too few for a multiplier)7tests with both20247
Body, chassis, structure + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (seen together; too few for a multiplier)5tests with both20245
Road Wheels + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)5tests with both20245
Body, chassis, structure + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)5tests with both20245

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 7,958 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Has the Volkswagen Arteon had safety recalls?

DVSA lists 9 safety recall campaigns matched to the Volkswagen Arteon; check whether yours has been fixed, using its registration number.

Volkswagen Arteon: the numbers behind this answer (DVSA register)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
DVSA recall campaigns matched9campaignsDVSA registerDVSA register7958

Source: DVSA register; recall effect covers 11 of 761 models · Window: DVSA register · n = 7,958 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What does a Volkswagen Arteon cost to run in a fleet?

Of every 100 Volkswagen Arteons tested at age 5, about 13 failed the MOT first time; at age 7, about 15 (rough estimate). These are one-year rates for different cars tested in the same year, not a fleet followed over time (2024).

Volkswagen Arteon: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3 (rough estimate: 1,502 tests, 95% interval 10.8–14.2%)12.4% fail first time20241502
Age 4 (rough estimate: 1,468 tests, 95% interval 12.3–15.8%)14.0% fail first time20241468
Age 513.2% fail first time20242303
Age 614.2% fail first time20242064
Age 7 (rough estimate: 532 tests, 95% interval 11.9–17.9%)14.7% fail first time2024532

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 7,958 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What have dealers been told about the Volkswagen Arteon? (US market)

NHTSA lists 573 US technical service bulletins for the Volkswagen Arteon (US market, Volkswagen ARTEON and its variants, model years 2019–2022 only); a count, not a UK failure rate.

bar · Volkswagen Arteon · US service bulletins · 573 vs NHTSA · NHTSA
NHTSA, US market, Volkswagen ARTEON and its variants, model years 2019–2022 only; covers 211 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Arteon: the numbers behind this answer (NHTSA)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
US service bulletins573bulletinsNHTSANHTSA7958
Year 20147bulletinsNHTSANHTSA7958
Year 20164bulletinsNHTSANHTSA7958
Year 20172bulletinsNHTSANHTSA7958
Year 201813bulletinsNHTSANHTSA7958
Year 201971bulletinsNHTSANHTSA7958
Year 202078bulletinsNHTSANHTSA7958
Year 202196bulletinsNHTSANHTSA7958
Full table
Further values · NHTSA
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Year 202290bulletinsNHTSANHTSA7958
Year 202369bulletinsNHTSANHTSA7958
Year 202463bulletinsNHTSANHTSA7958
Year 202547bulletinsNHTSANHTSA7958
Year 202633bulletinsNHTSANHTSA7958

Source: NHTSA, US market, Volkswagen ARTEON and its variants, model years 2019–2022 only; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA · n = 7,958 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do owners complain about? (US market)

The most common US owner complaint about the Volkswagen Arteon to NHTSA concerns tyres: 8 complaints (US market, Volkswagen ARTEON and its variants, model years 2019–2022 only).

bar · Volkswagen Arteon · Tyres · 8 vs baseline · NHTSA + 2024
NHTSA, US market, Volkswagen ARTEON and its variants, model years 2019–2022 only; covers 211 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Arteon: the numbers behind this answer (NHTSA + 2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres8complaintsNHTSA + 20248
Lamps & electrical8complaintsNHTSA + 20248
Restraints2complaintsNHTSA + 20242
Visibility1complaintsNHTSA + 20241
Brakes1complaintsNHTSA + 20241
Engine (not MOT-tested)1complaintsNHTSA + 20241

Source: NHTSA, US market, Volkswagen ARTEON and its variants, model years 2019–2022 only; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA + 2024 · n = 7,958 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does the Volkswagen Arteon fail inspections in other countries too?

In the Netherlands, 28.8% of Volkswagen Arteons failed their periodic roadworthiness inspection, against 50.8% for all cars there (2024 by country, n = 1,069 inspections).

Inspections abroad point the same way: in the Netherlands the Volkswagen Arteon also fails less often than the national average.

bullet · Volkswagen Arteon · Netherlands · 28.8 vs 50.8 · 2024 by country
Netherlands: 28.8 vs 50.8. Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Arteon: the numbers behind this answer (2024 by country)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Netherlands28.8% failed50.82024 by country1069

Source: Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models · Window: 2024 by country · n = 7,958 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV · licences and full notice

Does the month of a Volkswagen Arteon MOT matter?

Volkswagen Arteons fail first time most in April (14.8%, against 29.8% for all cars that month) and least in November (11.9%) (2024, n = 7,958).

line · Volkswagen Arteon · January · 12.2 vs 31.1 · 2024
January: 12.2. December: 12.8. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Arteon: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
January12.2% fail first time31.120241288
February13.7% fail first time30.020241419
March13% fail first time28.320242085
April14.8% fail first time29.820241584
May12.9% fail first time28.820241771
June12.3% fail first time28.120242192
July12.9% fail first time29.320242177
August12.3% fail first time29.220242397
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
September13% fail first time28.220242354
October14.3% fail first time30.320242332
November11.9% fail first time30.620242041
December12.8% fail first time29.320241654

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 7,958 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Not enough tests for… (and why)

Real-world MPG against the official figure (manufacturer level)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 19 of 761 models). 7,958 initial Volkswagen Arteon tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: European Commission OBFCM; covers 19 of 761 models · Window: 2021+ cohorts · n = 7,958 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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How to cite this page

MOT Risk Index (2026). Volkswagen Arteon MOT statistics 2024 (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 24 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/volkswagen-arteon/

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Volkswagen Arteon MOT: quick answers

What is the Volkswagen Arteon first-time MOT pass rate?

86.5% of first attempts passed in 2024 (7,958 tests). Retests after repair are excluded; cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) are shown separately.

Why does this number differ from other sites?

Other sites may count retests or all attempts. This page uses 7,958 primary tests: 13.51% failed first time and 87.8% passed when cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) count as passes. The age-adjusted MOT Risk Index 89.4 is shown separately.