VOLKSWAGEN ARTEON2019 · 1.5L PETROL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a recent shift towards wear-related defects. In the most recent test in November 2025 at 27,325 miles, the car passed despite failures involving pitted or scored front brake discs and an offside front tyre reaching the legal limit. This marks a departure from the clean records of 2024 and 2023, suggesting that the vehicle is now requiring more frequent component attention. The mileage profile is significantly low for a seven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,900 miles per year. The data shows consistent, low-usage patterns, moving from 13,093 miles in October 2022 to 27,325 miles in November 2025. While this low mileage generally reduces the mechanical strain on the drivetrain and engine, the long intervals between tests can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber components and corrosion on braking surfaces if the car has sat stationary for extended periods. A buyer should specifically inspect the front suspension assembly, as the October 2022 test at 13,093 miles flagged a worn nearside front suspension arm pin or bush. Although this passed at the time, the subsequent appearance of tyre wear and brake issues suggests the front end geometry may need monitoring. The 2025 failure regarding pitted brake discs indicates the rotors have suffered from surface corrosion, likely due to lack of use, which would necessitate a physical check of the brake pads and calipers to ensure consistent stopping performance.