2018 Volkswagen Arteon 2.0L Petrol · LG18 VVR

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a slight shift towards neglected consumable upkeep. While it passed the latest test in March 2026 at 74,331 miles, the tester identified that both the nearside front and offside rear inner tyres are worn near the legal limit with uneven wear. This follows a pattern established in 2025 where front tyres showed feathering, indicating a persistent alignment issue or suspension geometry problem that has not been addressed. The mileage progression is consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,300 miles per year. Between the 2022 test at 34,350 miles and the March 2026 test at 74,331 miles, the car covered 39,981 miles, representing a steady usage pattern. The lack of recorded defects in the 2022 test suggests the car was in very good condition initially, but the recent appearance of tyre advisories suggests that preventative maintenance has declined as the mileage increased. A buyer must inspect the front suspension components and alignment to identify the cause of the feathering and uneven tyre wear noted in the last two years. The damaged windscreen flagged in 2025 should be checked for cracks or chips that may eventually lead to structural failure. While no structural corrosion or brake failures have been recorded yet, the recurring tyre-related issues necessitate a thorough check of the control arms, ball joints, and bushings to ensure no underlying mechanical steering faults are causing premature tyre degradation.