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Volkswagen Arteon reliability, MPG and running costs

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The Volkswagen Arteon is a car. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 124 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 129 of 442, and 13.7% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is condition (2.6% of tests).

124Well above average

Ranked 129 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League

In 2024, 7,351 Volkswagen Arteons aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 13.7% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Volkswagen Arteon is 19% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage. At the first MOT, at three years old, 13.3% failed (UK 12.7%).

First-time fail rate

13.7%

UK 28.5%

Fail rate at 3 years

13.3%

UK 12.7%

Average miles a year

10,800

Typical age at test: 5 years

Volkswagen Arteon MOT failure rate by age

0%10%20%30%40%357910UK average 31%Arteon 13%

Most common Volkswagen Arteon MOT faults

  1. Condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.6% of tests
  2. Condition: has ply or cords exposed2.5% of tests
  3. Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.6% of tests
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.6% of tests
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.3% of tests
  6. Condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.1% of tests

What the Volkswagen Arteon fails on

AreaTests failingvs similar cars
Tyres8.3%▲ 1.4× as often
Suspension2.0%About average
Brakes2.0%▼ 40% less often
Lights and electrics1.2%▼ 73% less often
Exhaust and emissions0.9%▼ 25% less often
Visibility0.6%▼ 81% less often
Seat belts and airbags0.4%About average
Wheels0.2%▼ 29% less often
Body and structure0.1%▼ 88% less often
Steering0.0%▼ 90% less often

What MPG does the Volkswagen Arteon do?

Official economy for the Volkswagen Arteon ranges from 38.7 to 65.7mpg across the 23 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2017–2018). A typical petrol version manages 47.1mpg and a typical diesel 61.4mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.

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How much is road tax on a Volkswagen Arteon?

Any Volkswagen Arteon first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Volkswagen Arteon registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £35 to £275 a year.

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Volkswagen Arteon specs and running costs

Official figures for 23 versions sold in the UK between 2017 and 2018.

Fuel types

Diesel, Petrol

Official economy

38.7–65.7 mpg

CO2

112–164 g/km

VersionFuelEconomyCO2Car tax
Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR 150PS EleganceM6 · listed 2018Diesel65.7 mpg112g£200
Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR 150PS R-LineM6 · listed 2018Diesel65.7 mpg112g£200
Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR 150PS 7speed DSG EleganceD7 · listed 2018Diesel62.8 mpg116g£200
Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR 150PS 7speed DSG R-LineD7 · listed 2018Diesel62.8 mpg116g£200
Arteon 2.0 TDI 190PS EleganceM6 · listed 2018Diesel61.4 mpg119g£200
Arteon 2.0 TDI 190PS R-LineM6 · listed 2018Diesel61.4 mpg119g£200
Arteon 2.0 TDI 190PS 7speed DSG EleganceD7 · listed 2018Diesel60.1 mpg122g£200
Arteon 2.0 TDI 190PS 7speed DSG R-LineD7 · listed 2018Diesel60.1 mpg122g£200
Arteon 2.0 TDI 190PS 4MOTION 7speed DSG EleganceD7 · listed 2018Diesel55.4 mpg134g£200
Arteon 2.0 TDI 190PS 4MOTION 7speed DSG R-LineD7 · listed 2018Diesel55.4 mpg134g£200
Arteon 2.0 BiTDI SCR 240PS 7speed DSG 4MOTION EleganceD7 · listed 2018Diesel47.9 mpg152g£200
Arteon 2.0 BiTDI SCR 240PS 7speed DSG 4MOTION R-LineQD7 · listed 2018Diesel47.9 mpg152g£200
Arteon 1.5 TSI 150PS EleganceM6 · listed 2018Petrol54.3 mpg119g£200
Arteon 1.5 TSI 150PS R-LineM6 · listed 2018Petrol54.3 mpg119g£200
Arteon 1.5 TSI 150PS 7speed DSG EleganceD7 · listed 2018Petrol48.7 mpg131g£200

Economy and CO2 are official NEDC (before 2018) or WLTP figures. Car tax is the yearly rate at current rates for a car first registered in the year listed, before any expensive car supplement. Showing the 15 most recent of 23 versions.

What a Volkswagen Arteon costs to fuel

  • petrol, typical official 47.1mpg…
  • diesel, typical official 61.4mpg…

Official figures are usually 10–15% better than real-world driving.

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Frequently asked questions

›Is the Volkswagen Arteon reliable?

Its MOT record is better than average: the Volkswagen Arteon is 19% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 124 in our 2024 league (100 is average).

›What are common problems with the Volkswagen Arteon?

The most common MOT fault is “Condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords”, found in 2.6% of tests. It fails on tyres more often than similar cars.

›What MPG does the Volkswagen Arteon do?

Official economy for the Volkswagen Arteon ranges from 38.7 to 65.7mpg across the 23 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2017–2018). A typical petrol version manages 47.1mpg and a typical diesel 61.4mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.

›How much is road tax on a Volkswagen Arteon?

Any Volkswagen Arteon first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Volkswagen Arteon registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £35 to £275 a year.

›How many Volkswagen Arteons fail their MOT?

13.7% of Volkswagen Arteons aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024, and 13.3% failed at their first MOT.

Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Volkswagen Arteon combined (Open Government Licence v3.0); official economy and CO2 from Vehicle Certification Agency data, © Crown copyright. VCA cannot accept liability for its accuracy. How we calculate the league.