2020 Volkswagen Arteon · 3,192 MOT tests
2020 Volkswagen Arteon reliability
2020 Volkswagen Arteons fail 11.9% of first MOT tests, 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 4 Arteon years (3,192 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
- 14% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 33,975
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,192
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 22% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- 2021 cars: 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 1.6% of tests fail here (373% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 69% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 Volkswagen Arteon
Fail rate by area
- Tyres7.6%
- Suspension2%
- Seat belts and airbags1.6%
- Brakes1.4%
- Lights and electrics1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors0.5%
- Number plates and VIN0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.69%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.32%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Airbag warning lamp shows fault 1.32%
A lit airbag warning means the airbag system may not deploy in a crash, so it needs diagnosing and repairing.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 1.25%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.75%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre bulge from structural failure 0.66%
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 (7.11%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.23%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.82%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (3.54%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.41%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.79%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2020 Volkswagen Arteon reliable?
2020 Volkswagen Arteons fail 11.9% of first MOT tests, 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 4 Arteon years (3,192 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Volkswagen Arteon MOT?
Most often tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.69% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (1.32% of tests), airbag warning lamp shows fault (1.32% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Volkswagen Arteon have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Volkswagen Arteon shows 33,975 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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