VOLKSWAGEN ARTEON MOT pass rate
90.3% of 14,411 VOLKSWAGEN ARTEON MOT tests pass.
The ARTEON passes its MOT 90.3% of the time — well above the average across all VOLKSWAGEN models, which sits at 79.0%.
The VOLKSWAGEN ARTEON passes its MOT 90.3% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate stays relatively stable with age: 90.7% at 0–3 years versus 90.4% at 6–10 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 90.7% | 1,794 | 32,894 miles |
| 3–6 years | 90.3% | 10,065 | 46,957 miles |
| 6–10 years | 90.4% | 2,552 | 63,640 miles |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the VOLKSWAGEN ARTEON
The most common reason the VOLKSWAGEN ARTEON fails its MOT is tyres — present in 67.7% of failed tests, most often logged as "Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 67.7% | Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords |
| Brakes | 16.5% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Suspension | 15.4% | Has a serious fluid leak |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 8.8% | Too low |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 5.7% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Visibility | 4.2% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Identification of the vehicle | 2.9% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.8% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Road Wheels | 1.0% | Fixing missing |
| Body, chassis, structure | 0.4% | Leaking |
Related VOLKSWAGEN models
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF — 80.7% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO — 74.5% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER — 74.6% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN — 86.7% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT — 76.9% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN CADDY — 76.6% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the VOLKSWAGEN ARTEON?
- 90.3% of VOLKSWAGEN ARTEON MOT tests pass, based on 14,411 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the VOLKSWAGEN ARTEON?
- The most common reason the VOLKSWAGEN ARTEON fails its MOT is tyres — present in 67.7% of failed tests, most often logged as "Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords".
- Does this show the VOLKSWAGEN ARTEON's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the VOLKSWAGEN service history guide for how to check and keep one.