Volkswagen Arteon
Registered from 2017 to 2023.
About this model
The Volkswagen Arteon is a car manufactured by German car manufacturer Volkswagen. Described as a large family car or a mid-size car, it is available in five-door liftback or estate body styles. The Arteon was unveiled on 6 March 2017, at the Geneva Motor Show, and at the Chicago Auto Show for the North American market. It is a direct successor to the CC; however, Volkswagen announced that the Arteon is positioned to be more upmarket than the CC. The vehicle is based on the MQB platform.
From the Wikipedia article Volkswagen Arteon, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 2019 2.0 diesel. 132 of 1,238 tests failed, 11%.
Better than 31% of 2019 cars. The typical one fails 9%, across 908 models with enough tests behind them to say.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres and wheels | 66% | 87 |
| Brakes | 16% | 21 |
| Suspension | 11% | 14 |
| Exhaust and emissions | 8% | 10 |
| Lights and electrics | 5% | 6 |
| Visibility | 5% | 6 |
The defects inspectors cite
- A tyre seriously damaged
- A tyre cords visible or damaged
- A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage
- Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Tyres and wheels — 66% of its failures
- A tyre seriously damaged
- A tyre cords visible or damaged
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- Brakes — 16% of its failures
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- Excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution.
- Suspension — 11% of its failures
- A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage
- Exhaust and emissions — 8% of its failures
When it starts failing
At 80–100k miles this one fails 15% of its inspections, against the 14% an ordinary car of the same age fails.
| Odometer | Failure rate | Rate | Its age | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–20k miles | 8% | 5% | 89 | |
| 20–40k miles | 8% | 9% | 482 | |
| 40–60k miles | 13% | 12% | 404 | |
| 60–80k miles | 11% | 14% | 149 | |
| 80–100k miles | 15% | 14% | 75 |
1,199 British inspections, grouped by the odometer reading recorded at the test.
Half of these have more than 40k miles on them. That is how far people drive this car, not how long it lasts.
Specification
| Year | Measured |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 2.0 diesel · 187 hp · 1697 kg · 2835 mm wheelbase · 5.7 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 2.0 petrol · 1600 kg · 2837 mm wheelbase · 7.1 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 2.0 diesel · 189 hp · 1737 kg · 2837 mm wheelbase · 6.4 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2018 | 2.0 diesel · 205 hp · 1767 kg · 2837 mm wheelbase · 6.3 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2017 | 2.0 petrol · 229 hp · 1655 kg · 2837 mm wheelbase · 6.2 L/100km (NEDC) |
Recalls
Filed by the manufacturer with a regulator. A recall is repaired free of charge, whoever owns the car now.
A12/00188/24
The thermal protection between the brake force booster and the emissions control device in front of the coupling support with the brake fluid reservoir may not have been correctly fitted. The coupling support could melt, leading to a leak of brake fluid, which could ignite if it comes into contact with hot components. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/00565/22
The amount of extinguishing sand in the fuse of the high-voltage system is not sufficient in the event of a short circuit to the high-voltage safety system. This may cause it to burst, increasing the risk of injuries. Furthermore, the blown fuse can interrupt electrical flow of current leading to a voltage drop inside the vehicle, increasing the risk of fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of Motor Vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/00584/22
The engine covers installed on affected vehicles could detach from their fixings depending on the conditions of use (e.g. very sporty driving, or poor road surfaces) and their age. A loose engine cover could come into contact with the hot area of the exhaust gas turbocharger, increasing the risk of burns or fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of Motor Vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicle.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/01322/21
The luggage net may be incorrectly affixed.As a result, luggage could end up in the passenger compartment, causing injury to the occupants.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/01363/21
The push/actuating rod may not be properly screwed onto the brake booster and could become detached.As a result, there would no longer be any mechanical connection between the foot brake and the brake booster.Consequently, braking will be possible only by actuating the regulated emergency-braking function of the electronic parking brake (EPB) using the EPB switch on the central console.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/1785/17
The rear wheel-bearing housing may fracture. This can impair the vehicle’s road-holding ability, leading to the risk of an accident.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/1850/17
The adhesive bond between the upper and lower parts of the rear spoiler may be incorrect. The upper part of the spoiler could consequently detach whilst the vehicle is in motion, endangering following traffic.
Recall of the product from end users