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2021 Volkswagen Arteon 2.0L Diesel · SH21 VCP

SH21 VCP

2021 Volkswagen Arteon (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28/05/2021. Recorded mileage 38,420 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN ARTEON
Year / Origin
2021 · Glasgow
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 05/06/2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
38,420 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 05/06/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2021
Engine
1968cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a high standard of roadworthiness with a perfectly stable maintenance trend. The most recent MOT test conducted on 3 June 2025 at 38,420 miles resulted in no defects or advisories, mirroring the clean result from the previous year. This lack of recorded failures suggests that the previous owners have maintained the vehicle to a standard that prevents immediate mechanical or structural failures during annual inspections. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical low-intensity usage for a five-year-old vehicle. Between June 2024 at 30,646 miles and June 2025 at 38,420 miles, the car covered approximately 7,774 miles. This annual average of roughly 7,700 miles indicates light use, which generally reduces the wear on drivetrain components, brake systems, and suspension assemblies compared to high-mileage examples. While the MOT history shows no recurring faults, a physical inspection should still focus on components that are not tested during the annual MOT. A buyer should verify the condition of the suspension bushes and coil springs for signs of premature wear, as these can degrade even with low mileage. Given the low mileage, the brake pads and discs should be checked for surface corrosion or pitting if the car has sat for long periods between tests.

SH21 VCP Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 03/06/2025
  • 38,420 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 Analysis
67
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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Known faults for Volkswagen Volkswagen Arteon

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SH21 VCP Mileage History

  1. 06/06/202430,646 mi
  2. 03/06/202538,420 mi+7,774 mi

Average of roughly 7,841 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

SH21 VCP MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 27 May 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2021 Volkswagen Arteon (SH21 VCP) between June 2024 and June 2025.

The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

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