2019 Volkswagen Arteon — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 10,058 MOT tests analysed for the 2019 Volkswagen Arteon, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, brakes and suspension. Its pass rate of 89.4% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (89.9%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 13.0% in the 120-150k group versus 7.3% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 7.4% | 740 |
| 2 | Brakes | 1.8% | 177 |
| 3 | Suspension | 1.5% | 153 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.0% | 104 |
| 5 | Visibility | 0.7% | 74 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.5% | 53 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth | 219 |
| 2 | Shock absorbers | 168 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 144 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 74 |
| 5 | Brake discs | 58 |
| 6 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 47 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 21.7% | 2,181 |
| 2 | Brakes | 15.5% | 1,560 |
| 3 | Suspension | 8.1% | 813 |
| 4 | Other defects | 6.8% | 685 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.5% | 251 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.6% | 64 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 3,079 | 7.3% |
| 30-60k | 4,948 | 11.3% |
| 60-90k | 1,524 | 13.3% |
| 90-120k | 390 | 16.2% |
| 120-150k | 92 | 13.0% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 5,233 | 9.8% |
| Diesel | 4,825 | 11.5% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 93 | 6.5% |
| 2022 | 2,617 | 10.1% |
| 2023 | 2,523 | 10.4% |
| 2024 | 2,421 | 10.7% |
| 2025 | 2,404 | 11.4% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Arteon
Before buying a 2019 Volkswagen Arteon, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 7.4% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (7.4% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Brakes (1.8% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Suspension (1.5% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2019 Volkswagen Arteons pass their MOT?
89.4% of the 10,058 2019 Volkswagen Arteon MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Volkswagen Arteon?
Tyres, recorded in 7.4% of tests, followed by brakes (1.8%).
Does the 2019 Arteon get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.3% in the 0-30k band to 13.0% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 10,058 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.