2017 Volkswagen Arteon · 2,110 MOT tests
2017 Volkswagen Arteon reliability
2017 Volkswagen Arteons fail 11.9% of first MOT tests, 36% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 4 Arteon years (2,110 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Arteons: 11.9%)
- 11.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Arteons: 11.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 36% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 52,258
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,110
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2018 cars: 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- Weak spot: tyres, 6.8% of tests fail here (17% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 77% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Volkswagen Arteon
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.8%
- Suspension1.9%
- Brakes1.3%
- Lights and electrics1.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.8%
- Number plates and VIN0.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors0.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.9%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.75%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 1.28%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.9%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.85%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre bulge from structural failure 0.81%
A bulge means the tyre's structure has failed and it could burst suddenly, so it must be replaced at once.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (8.53%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.21%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (6.02%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.88%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.79%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (2.04%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 Volkswagen Arteon reliable?
2017 Volkswagen Arteons fail 11.9% of first MOT tests, 36% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 4 Arteon years (2,110 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Volkswagen Arteon MOT?
Most often tyre ply or cords exposed (1.9% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.75% of tests), shock absorber serious fluid leak (1.28% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Volkswagen Arteon have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 Volkswagen Arteon shows 52,258 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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