Volkswagen Arteon
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 6 model years from 14,818 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
91%
Total Tests
14,818
Highest Pass Rate
2019 (91%)
Years Covered
6
About the Volkswagen Arteon
The Volkswagen Arteon was MOT tested 14,818 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 6 model years (2017 to 2022), with an average pass rate of 91%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol and diesel versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2019 model has the highest pass rate at 91% from 4,424 tests. The 2018 model has the lowest at 90%. With just a 1 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
Reliability Trend
The Volkswagen Arteon has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage point.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2017) averages 61,252 miles, while the newest (2022) averages 33,089 miles.
Compared to the Volkswagen brand average of 85%, the Arteon performs 6 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Volkswagen range.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Volkswagen Arteon by Year
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Questions about the Volkswagen Arteon
Is the Volkswagen Arteon reliable?
Across its 6 model years in our data (2017 to 2022), the Volkswagen Arteon averages a 91% MOT pass rate, from 14,818 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 9 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2019 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 91%.
Which year Volkswagen Arteon has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2019 Volkswagen Arteon has the highest MOT pass rate at 91%, while the 2018 model has the lowest at 90%, a 1 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
Are newer Volkswagen Arteons more reliable?
The Volkswagen Arteon has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage point.
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