Volkswagen Arteon R-line TSI S-a Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Volkswagen Arteon R-line TSI S-a reliable? We analysed 160 real MOT tests across 112 vehicles to find out.
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The Volkswagen Arteon R-line TSI 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 TSI S-a.
Volkswagen Arteon R-line TSI 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 TSI S-a — drawn from official DVLA vehicle records and the DVSA fuel-economy database.
Engine & Performance
- Engine size
- 1984cc
- Power
- 190 BHP
- 0–62 mph
- 7.7 sec
- Fuel type
- Petrol
Body & Dimensions
- Body type
- Car
- Common colour
- Silver
- Wheel plan
- 2 Axle Rigid Body
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 47.1 mpg
- Urban
- 36.2 mpg
- Extra-urban
- 57.6 mpg
- Fuel cost / 12k mi
- £1882
Tax & Emissions
- CO2 output
- 135 g/km Band E
- Emission class
- 6b
- Road tax (12 mo.)
- £145
- Road tax (6 mo.)
- £79.75
Volkswagen Arteon R-line TSI S-a Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Volkswagen Arteon R-line TSI S-a. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Volkswagen Arteon R-line TSI S-a Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Volkswagen Arteon R-line TSI S-a models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Volkswagen Arteon R-line TSI S-a Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Volkswagen Arteon R-line TSI 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 TSI S-a Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Volkswagen Arteon R-line TSI 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 TSI 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 TSI S-a THIS CAR | 96.3% | 160 | 41,984 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 |
| Citroen Berlingo Multispace + HDI | 92% | 423 | 47,830 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Volkswagen Golf (74.9% pass rate) and the Volkswagen Polo (72.9% pass rate), the Volkswagen Arteon R-line TSI S-a outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Volkswagen Arteon R-line TSI S-aShould you buy a used Volkswagen Arteon R-line TSI S-a?
The Volkswagen Arteon R-line TSI S-a has an overall MOT pass rate of 96.3% across 160 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Volkswagen Arteon R-line TSI S-a with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Volkswagen Arteon R-line TSI S-a owner drives around 7,834 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.