Volkswagen Arteon
MOT data from 13,286 tests in 2024. Pass rate: 91.4%. Average mileage at test: 49,600 miles.
Common failure reasons
| Reason | Count |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Pass rate by fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 7,406 | 91.7% |
| Diesel | 5,878 | 91% |
By registration year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1,126 | 92.1% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2018 | 3,892 | 91.2% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | |||
| 2019 | 4,111 | 91.4% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2020 | 2,109 | 91.4% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
| 2021 | 1,941 | 91.6% | |
| Top failures: a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | |||
Mileage at test
25th percentile
30,523 mi
Median
39,841 mi
75th percentile
50,553 mi
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