2018 · 6 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2018 Volkswagen Arteon MOT pass rate and common faults

2,045 MOT tests in 2024. 85.9% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time85.9%
Failed or needed repairs14.1%
Typical mileage at test55,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,045 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.2%
    63 marked dangerous
  2. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.2%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.9%
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.8%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.7%
    57 marked dangerous
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.5%
    50 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.6%
    16 marked dangerous
  8. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.6%
    16 marked dangerous
  9. Coil spring: fractured or broken0.4%
  10. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres7.7%
  2. Suspension2.8%
  3. Brakes2.3%
  4. Emissions & leaks2.2%
  5. Lights & electrics1.3%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)0.6%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.3%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.9%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.9%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.2%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.1%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak5.9%

Is it getting worse with age?

The same 2018 Volkswagen Arteon cars, tested one year apart.

2023 pass rate (age 5)86.6%2,092 tests
2024 pass rate (age 6)85.9%2,045 tests
Change in one year−0.7 pointsaverage car: −1.7 points

All cars pass less often as they get older. The 2018 Volkswagen Arteon is ageing better than an average car, which is a good sign for keeping one longer.

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 2018 Volkswagen Arteon?

In 2024, 85.9% of 2018 Volkswagen Arteon cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,045 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Volkswagen Arteon?

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

Is the 2018 Volkswagen Arteon reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 104, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).

Is the 2018 Volkswagen Arteon getting worse with age?

In 2023, 86.6% passed first time. In 2024, 85.9% passed (−0.7 points). An average car that age changed by −1.7 points, so the 2018 Volkswagen Arteon is ageing better than average.