2019 Volkswagen Arteon · 7,034 MOT tests
2019 Volkswagen Arteon reliability
2019 Volkswagen Arteons fail 11.7% of first MOT tests, 22% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 4 Arteon years (7,034 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Arteons: 11.9%)
- 11.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Arteons: 11.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 22% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 39,344
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 7,034
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2019 against the years either side
- 2018 cars: 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- 2020 cars: 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does better)
- Weak spot: tyres, 7.2% of tests fail here (41% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 70% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2019 car carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
Common problems
What fails on a 2019 Volkswagen Arteon
Fail rate by area
- Tyres7.2%
- Brakes1.9%
- Suspension1.3%
- Lights and electrics1.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors0.7%
- Seat belts and airbags0.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.93%
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 1.85%
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 1.15%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 0.94%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Tyre bulge from structural failure 0.91%
A bulge means the tyre's structure has failed and it could burst suddenly, so it must be replaced at once.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.75%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.16%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.61%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.55%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.73%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (4.44%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (2.63%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2019 Volkswagen Arteon reliable?
2019 Volkswagen Arteons fail 11.7% of first MOT tests, 22% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 4 Arteon years (7,034 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2019 Volkswagen Arteon MOT?
Most often tyre ply or cords exposed (1.93% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.85% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.15% of tests).
How many miles should a 2019 Volkswagen Arteon have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2019 Volkswagen Arteon shows 39,344 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2019 car?
A car first registered in 2019 carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
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