2020 Volkswagen Arteon 2.0L Diesel · OV70 EWZ

The vehicle remains currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive rather than proactive care. The latest inspection on 12 September 2025 at 71,742 miles identified the front brake discs as being pitted and scored. While the vehicle passed the test, this defect indicates that the braking system is reaching the end of its effective life, moving away from the clean record seen in previous years. The mileage accumulation is consistent, averaging approximately 12,000 miles per annum which aligns with typical usage patterns for a six-year-old vehicle. The car covered 9,731 miles between the October 2023 and October 2024 tests, and another 7,859 miles between October 2024 and September 2025. This regularity suggests steady road use rather than long periods of stagnation, which generally benefits the engine seals and mechanical components. A buyer should prioritise a physical inspection of the braking and suspension assemblies. The 2024 advisory at 63,883 miles flagged both nearside and offside front tyres as worn to the legal limit and on the edge, suggesting potential alignment issues or worn suspension bushes. Given the recent failure for pitted front brake discs, the buyer must verify the thickness of the remaining pads and check for any caliper binding or play. The current state of the tyres should also be measured to ensure the wear patterns noted two years ago have been addressed.