2023 Volkswagen Arteon 2.0L Petrol · MT23 URC

The 2023 Volkswagen Arteon holds a current MOT that passed on 30 March 2026 at 72,927 miles, but the certificate carries two active advisories for both front tyres worn close to legal limits and worn on the edges. This is a stable but borderline result. The vehicle is legal to drive today, yet the advisories indicate deferred consumable replacement and suggest a pattern of minimal preventative upkeep rather than serious mechanical failure. No structural, braking, or suspension defects were flagged, so the core mechanical health appears sound at the time of test. At roughly three years old with 72,927 miles recorded, the Arteon has averaged approximately 24,309 miles per year, which is notably high for a modern executive liftback. The MOT history is sparse, with only the single March 2026 entry available, so there is no prior pass or fail record to establish a longer maintenance trend. The rapid annual mileage accumulation implies sustained motorway or long-distance use, which typically favours engine and drivetrain longevity but accelerates wear on tyres, brake discs, and suspension bushes. The fact that both front tyres were flagged simultaneously at this mileage is consistent with a high-mileage vehicle that has not had its tyres rotated or replaced on schedule. A buyer should inspect the front tyres in person immediately. Edge wear on both nearside and offside fronts points to possible wheel alignment drift, worn suspension bushes, or simple neglect of tyre rotation. Check the inner and outer sidewalls for uneven wear patterns and measure remaining tread depth against the 1.6mm legal minimum. The March 2026 test is recent enough to remain valid until 30 March 2027, but the advisories mean replacement tyres are imminent before the next test cycle. Beyond the tyres, a buyer should examine the brake discs and pads, suspension components including drop links and wishbone bushes, and the underside for corrosion or structural damage, given the high annual mileage. Test the exhaust for smoke under load and verify that all dashboard warning lamps extinguish correctly on ignition. The MOT record is clean apart from the tyre advisories, so there is no evidence of recurring mechanical failure, but the sparse history and high use demand a thorough independent inspection before purchase.