Volkswagen Arteon reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 13,351 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 13,351 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 89% of Volkswagen Arteon cars aged 4 to 7 years pass their MOT first time — in line with the 85% average for cars of that age. It holds up especially well on body & structure and steering.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the Arteon tends to fail
Share of Volkswagen Arteon cars aged 4 to 7 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Holds up better than average on body & structure, steering, visibility.
Common questions
Is the Volkswagen Arteon reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Volkswagen Arteon is about average for its age: 89% of examples aged 4 to 7 years pass first time, against a 85% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 60% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Volkswagen Arteon?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Volkswagen Arteon in 2024: up to 3 years, 90%; and 4 to 7 years, 89%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Volkswagen Arteon MOT?
For Volkswagen Arteon cars aged up to 3 years, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are tyres (4.5% of tests vs 3% fleet).