2018 Volkswagen Arteon 2.0L Diesel · DS68 KPO
2018 Volkswagen Arteon (2.0L, diesel). First registered 17/11/2018. Recorded mileage 29,868 miles. MOT valid until 11/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN ARTEON
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 29,868 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 1968cc
DS68 KPO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/11/2025
- 29,868 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 KPO Mileage History
- 12/11/202124,991 mi
- 09/11/202226,420 mi+1,429 mi
- 03/11/202327,597 mi+1,177 mi
- 04/11/202428,907 mi+1,310 mi
- 04/11/202529,868 mi+961 mi
Average of roughly 1,226 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DS68 KPO 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 KPO) between November 2021 and November 2025.
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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