2021 Volkswagen Arteon Elegance TSI Phev S-A 1.4L Hybrid electric · RO71 YYE

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a clean MOT pass on November 20 2025. However, the maintenance trend shows a period of reactive neglect regarding consumable items. While the car passed its most recent test without defects, it failed just eight days prior at 66,755 miles due to all four tyres having exposed cords and ply. This indicates that while the faults were eventually rectified immediately following the failure, the previous owner ignored critical safety-related wear until it reached the point of legal failure. At 67,141 miles over five years, this Arteon has covered an average of approximately 13,400 miles per year. This exceeds the national average for modern hybrid vehicles and suggests consistent long-distance motorway use. The interval between the November 2024 test at 48,063 miles and the November 2025 test shows an accumulation of nearly 19,000 miles in a single year. Such rapid mileage puts significant pressure on suspension components, braking system, and hybrid drivetrain. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension geometry and tyre wear. The 2024 advisory noted the offside rear tyre was worn on the inner edge, which is a classic symptom of a misaligned suspension or worn control arm bushings. Given the high mileage and the recent total failure of the tyres, you should check for uneven wear across the current set to ensure the alignment persists. The brake discs should also be inspected for excessive scoring or thinning, as high-mileage PHEV vehicles often experience uneven use of the friction braking system.