2017 · 7 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2017 Volkswagen Arteon MOT pass rate and common faults

527 MOT tests in 2024. 85.4% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

107Above average
Passed first time85.4%
Failed or needed repairs14.6%
Typical mileage at test58,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 527 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.8%
    19 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.3%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.5%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.3%
    16 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.9%
    10 marked dangerous
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.8%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.8%
    8 marked dangerous
  8. Coil spring: fractured or broken0.6%
  9. Headlamp aim: too low0.6%
  10. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.4%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres9.7%
  2. Suspension2.1%
  3. Brakes1.9%
  4. Lights & electrics1.7%
  5. Emissions & leaks0.9%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)0.6%
  7. Body & chassis0.4%
  8. Wheels0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.7%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.5%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.2%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak6.5%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.1%

Is it getting worse with age?

The same 2017 Volkswagen Arteon cars, tested one year apart.

2023 pass rate (age 6)88.6%534 tests
2024 pass rate (age 7)85.4%527 tests
Change in one year−3.2 pointsaverage car: −1.9 points

All cars pass less often as they get older. The 2017 Volkswagen Arteon is ageing worse than an average car, so problems may be starting to build up at this age.

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2017 Volkswagen Arteon?

In 2024, 85.4% of 2017 Volkswagen Arteon cars passed their MOT first time, across 527 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Volkswagen Arteon?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2017 Volkswagen Arteon reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 107, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).

Is the 2017 Volkswagen Arteon getting worse with age?

In 2023, 88.6% passed first time. In 2024, 85.4% passed (−3.2 points). An average car that age changed by −1.9 points, so the 2017 Volkswagen Arteon is ageing worse than average.