2018 Volkswagen Arteon 1.5L Petrol · DS68 EBJ
2018 Volkswagen Arteon (1.5L, petrol). First registered 13/11/2018. Recorded mileage 42,203 miles. MOT valid until 24/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN ARTEON
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,203 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 1498cc
DS68 EBJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/02/2026
- 42,203 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Known faults for Volkswagen Volkswagen Arteon
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
DS68 EBJ Mileage History
- 01/11/202224,200 mi
- 03/06/202324,879 mi+679 mi
- 12/06/202429,921 mi+5,042 mi
- 03/06/202536,339 mi+6,418 mi
- 25/02/202642,203 mi+5,864 mi
Average of roughly 5,426 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DS68 EBJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Volkswagen Arteon (DS68 EBJ) between November 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
Common Problems: VOLKSWAGEN ARTEON
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- MQB Water Pump / Thermostat Leak(Moderate)
Like the Golf and Passat, the plastic thermostat housing warps from heat cycles, leading to a slow coolant leak. Can leave you stranded if ignored.
- DQ381 DSG Gearbox Judder(Moderate)
The 7-speed wet-clutch DQ381 DSG can develop a judder on pull-away and low-speed manoeuvres. Software updates help but worn clutch packs may need replacement.
- EGR Valve Failure (2.0 TDI)(Moderate)
The EGR valve on 2.0 TDI models can stick or fail, causing power loss and engine management warnings. Carbon buildup is exacerbated by short urban journeys.
- DCC Adaptive Chassis Control Failure(Moderate)
Cars fitted with Dynamic Chassis Control (DCC) can develop fault lights and loss of damper adjustment. The dampers or control module may need replacement.
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