Across 6,562 MOT tests of the Volkswagen Arteon in the DfT's 2023 MOT data (initial tests, retests excluded), 13.1% failed — about 1 in 8. The parts that fail most are tyres (7.8% of tests), brakes (2.0%), suspension (1.4%), lights and electrics (1.2%) and seat belts and airbags (0.9%).
Allowing for age and mileage, the Volkswagen Arteon has 17% fewer MOT failures than the average car of the same age and mileage.
The MOT checks safety and emissions items — brakes, suspension, steering, lights, tyres, body structure and exhaust emissions. It does not test engines, gearboxes or most electronics, so those faults only show up here when they cause an emissions failure or a leak.
Arteon (2017–2025)
MOT: 13.1% of 6,562 initial tests failed — 17% fewer failures than the average car of the same age and mileage
| # | Part / area | Share of MOT tests failing |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | tyres | 7.8% |
| 2 | brakes | 2.0% |
| 3 | suspension | 1.4% |
| 4 | lights and electrics | 1.2% |
| 5 | seat belts and airbags | 0.9% |
Questions
What fails most on a Volkswagen Arteon at MOT?
The most common MOT failure is tyres: 7.8% of Volkswagen Arteon MOT tests in the 2023 data failed on tyres. Next come brakes (2.0%) and suspension (1.4%).
How often does a Volkswagen Arteon fail its MOT?
13.1% of Volkswagen Arteon MOT tests in the 2023 data failed (about 1 in 8), counting initial tests only, across 6,562 tests. Allowing for age and mileage, that is 17% fewer MOT failures than the average car of the same age and mileage.
Is the Volkswagen Arteon reliable?
On MOT results, the Volkswagen Arteon has 17% fewer MOT failures than the average car of the same age and mileage. MOT data covers safety and emissions items, not engines or gearboxes.
Does this Volkswagen Arteon data cover engine and gearbox problems?
No. The MOT checks safety and emissions items — brakes, suspension, steering, lights, tyres, body structure and exhaust emissions. It does not test engines, gearboxes or most electronics, so those faults only show up here when they cause an emissions failure or a leak.