VOLKSWAGEN ARTEON MOT Pass Rate
89.7% of 3,480 VOLKSWAGEN ARTEON MOT tests pass.
The ARTEON passes its MOT 89.7% of the time — well above the average across all VOLKSWAGEN models, which sits at 78.1%.
The VOLKSWAGEN ARTEON passes its MOT 89.7% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 78.3%.
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate stays relatively stable with age: 87.2% at 0–3 years versus 88.6% at 6–10 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 87.2% | 422 | 32,322 miles |
| 3–6 years | 90.7% | 2,167 | 47,460 miles |
| 6–10 years | 88.6% | 891 | 66,109 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 71.8% of failed tests, most often logged as "has ply or cords exposed".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 71.8% | has ply or cords exposed |
| Brakes | 14.9% | less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Suspension | 13.8% | has a serious fluid leak |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 8.2% | too low |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 4.9% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Visibility | 3.8% | provides insufficient washer liquid |
| Identification of the vehicle | 3.1% | does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Road Wheels | 1.5% | fixing missing |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.3% | warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Body, chassis, structure | 0.5% | leaking |
Related VOLKSWAGEN models
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF — 78.6% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO — 72.0% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER — 72.0% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN — 84.2% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT — 76.0% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN CADDY — 75.8% pass rate