2018 Volkswagen Arteon · 7,848 MOT tests
2018 Volkswagen Arteon reliability
2018 Volkswagen Arteons fail 12.2% of first MOT tests, 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 4 Arteon years (7,848 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Arteons: 11.9%)
- 12.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Arteons: 11.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 28% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 47,796
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 7,848
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 36% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- 2019 cars: 22% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- Weak spot: tyres, 6.9% of tests fail here (24% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 76% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Volkswagen Arteon
Fail rate by area
- Tyres6.9%
- Brakes1.8%
- Suspension1.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.5%
- Lights and electrics1.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors0.6%
- Number plates and VIN0.3%
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 1.86%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.22%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.1%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 1.07%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Tyre bulge from structural failure 0.75%
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 (10.49%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.24%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.46%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.1%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (3.89%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (2.43%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 Volkswagen Arteon reliable?
2018 Volkswagen Arteons fail 12.2% of first MOT tests, 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 4 Arteon years (7,848 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Volkswagen Arteon MOT?
Most often tyre ply or cords exposed (1.9% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.86% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.22% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Volkswagen Arteon have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2018 Volkswagen Arteon shows 47,796 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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