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Volkswagen Arteon (2021)

1,183 real MOT outcomes analysed • 91.2% first-time pass rate

2021 Volkswagen Arteon

CarHunch analysed 1,183 real MOT records for the 2021 Volkswagen Arteon. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Generally reliable 11.2% above UK average
91.2%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
31,299
typical mileage
23,396–40,372 middle half
11.4%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.24
avg MOT failures per car
over 2.3 tests on record

Petrol vs Diesel

Pass rate difference of 3 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.

92.5%
Petrol
666 vehicles
89.5%
Diesel
514 vehicles

What to check before buying a 2021 Volkswagen Arteon

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Petrol (56%) 666 92.5% 0.22
Diesel (43%) 514 89.5% 0.26
Hybrid Electric (Clean) (0%) 2 83.3% 0.5
Other (0%) 1 100% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Volkswagen Arteon vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

23,396
low mileage
31,299
typical
40,372
high mileage

Half of all 2021 Volkswagen Arteon vehicles fall between 23,396 and 40,372 miles.

MOT History Averages

2.3
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.24
Avg failures per vehicle
1.7
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2021 Volkswagen Arteon

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 26.2%
    Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 25.2%
    Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 14%
    Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
  • 12%
    Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
  • 12%
    Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
  • 11.6%
    Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
  • 10.9%
    Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
  • 10%
    Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2021. Counts include advisories and failures.

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Other model years — Volkswagen Arteon:

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