Volkswagen Arteon MOT Results

Registered in 2018

86.4% pass rate

from 2,238 tests in 2021

Pass rate by mileage

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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2018 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Arteon is unusually good or bad.

6.7% fail on Tyres (97% worse than other 2018 cars)
- 5.5% fail on Condition (160% worse than other 2018 cars)
- 1.5% fail on Tread depth
2.0% fail on Brakes
- 1.4% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 1.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 1.2% fail on Brake pads
  - 0.31% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.31% fail on Brake discs
- 0.63% fail on Brake performance
  - 0.54% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    - 0.54% fail on Rbt (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      - 0.45% fail on Service brake performance (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      - 0.089% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 0.045% fail on Brake performance not tested
  - 0.045% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.045% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.045% fail on Service brake performance
- 0.045% fail on Flexible brake hoses
1.5% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (42% better than other 2018 cars)
- 0.76% fail on Headlamp aim (52% better than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.76% fail on Headlamp aim (51% better than other 2018 cars)
- 0.54% fail on Headlamps
  - 0.54% fail on Headlamp cleaning device (11 times worse than other 2018 cars)
- 0.089% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.089% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.089% fail on Rear fog lamp
- 0.045% fail on Position lamps
  - 0.045% fail on Switch
- 0.045% fail on Stop lamp
- 0.045% fail on Direction indicators
  - 0.045% fail on Flashing type
    - 0.045% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.045% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
1.5% fail on Visibility (54% better than other 2018 cars)
- 0.63% fail on Washers
- 0.58% fail on Wipers (75% better than other 2018 cars)
- 0.22% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.22% fail on Windscreen
- 0.045% fail on View to rear
  - 0.045% fail on Mirrors
1.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
- 1.0% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (6 times worse than other 2018 cars)
- 0.13% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.13% fail on Condition
0.67% fail on Identification of the vehicle (180% worse than other 2018 cars)
- 0.67% fail on Registration plates (180% worse than other 2018 cars)
0.58% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 0.58% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 0.31% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.31% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  - 0.27% fail on Spark ignition
    - 0.22% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.045% fail on Catalyst emissions
0.54% fail on Suspension
- 0.40% fail on Shock absorbers (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
- 0.089% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.045% fail on Suspension arms
  - 0.045% fail on Ball joint
0.13% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.13% fail on Attachment