Diesel Volkswagen Arteon: MOT pass rate
87.1% of diesel Volkswagen Arteons pass the MOT first time, measured across 3,037 DVSA tests on that fuel type alone. Average mileage at test was 56,351.
Diesel against the other Volkswagen Arteon versions
| Fuel | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 88.6% | 4,005 |
| Diesel | 87.1% | 3,037 |
| All Volkswagen Arteon | 87.9% | 7,044 |
Why the fuel type changes the number
Diesels carry DPFs, EGR valves and stricter smoke limits, so emissions and exhaust faults account for failures petrol cars never see.
On the Volkswagen Arteon specifically, petrol is the strongest at 88.6%, and this diesel version sits 0.8 points below the 87.9% model average.
What it means if you are buying one
There is little to choose between fuel types on this model, so decide on running costs and mileage rather than MOT record. Check the exact car, decode the VIN and check the mileage before you bid.
Mileage is part of the answer
The average diesel Volkswagen Arteon had covered 56,351 miles at test, against 44,540 for the petrol. That is around average, so condition and service history will tell you more than the odometer does.
Fuel type and mileage are tangled together: diesels are usually bought by higher-mileage drivers, so some of any gap between fuels is the miles rather than the engine. The per-year figures on the Volkswagen Arteon page separate age from fuel if you want to isolate one.
Other Volkswagen Arteon fuel types
- Petrol Volkswagen Arteon - 88.6%