Volkswagen Arteon R-line TDI S-a Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Volkswagen Arteon R-line TDI S-a reliable? We analysed 454 real MOT tests across 329 vehicles to find out.
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The Volkswagen Arteon R-line TDI S-a is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Volkswagen Arteon R-line TDI S-a.
Volkswagen Arteon R-line TDI S-a — specs & performance
Verified from DVLA & DVSA recordsA snapshot of the engine, performance, dimensions, fuel economy and running costs for the Volkswagen Arteon R-line TDI S-a — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 1968cc
- Power
- 190 BHP
- 0–62 mph
- 8 sec
- Fuel type
- Diesel
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Car
- Common colour
- Grey
- Wheel plan
- 2 Axle Rigid Body
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 60.1 mpg
- Urban
- 50.4 mpg
- Extra-urban
- 67.3 mpg
- Fuel cost / 12k mi
- £1428
Tax & Emissions
- CO2 output
- 121 g/km Band D
- Emission class
- Not Available
- Road tax (12 mo.)
- £145
- Road tax (6 mo.)
- £79.75
- Insurance group
- 26 of 50
Volkswagen Arteon R-line TDI S-a Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Volkswagen Arteon R-line TDI S-a. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Volkswagen Arteon R-line TDI S-a Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Volkswagen Arteon R-line TDI S-a owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Volkswagen Arteon R-line TDI S-a Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Volkswagen Arteon R-line TDI S-a MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Volkswagen Arteon R-line TDI S-a Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Arteon R-line TDI S-a THIS CAR | 93.4% | 454 | 57,182 mi | — yrs |
| Volkswagen Golf | 74.9% | 22,270,993 | 83,305 mi | 37 yrs |
| Volkswagen Polo | 72.9% | 14,598,296 | 60,351 mi | 35 yrs |
| Volkswagen Passat | 73.5% | 6,960,690 | 105,632 mi | 32 yrs |
| Triumph Speed Triple 1200 Rr | 89.8% | 313 | 3,472 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Volkswagen Golf (74.9% pass rate) and the Volkswagen Polo (72.9% pass rate), the Volkswagen Arteon R-line TDI S-a outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Volkswagen Arteon R-line TDI S-aShould you buy a used Volkswagen Arteon R-line TDI S-a?
The Volkswagen Arteon R-line TDI S-a has an overall MOT pass rate of 93.4% across 454 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
A typical Volkswagen Arteon R-line TDI S-a owner drives around 11,932 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.