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. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.8%
    8 marked dangerous
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.8%
  8. Coil spring: fractured or broken0.6%
  9. Headlamp aim: too low0.6%
  10. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.4%

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%

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).