2018 Volkswagen Arteon 2.0L Petrol · SW18 LYS

The most recent MOT on 11 February 2026 was a pass at 48 517 mi, but it followed a failed test the day before (48 513 mi) that highlighted several serious defects. The failure listed a serious fluid leak from both front shock absorbers, significant wear on the nearside rear brake disc, thin rear brake pads, and the off‑side front inner tyre close to the legal limit. Those items are all safety‑critical components. Looking back through the MOT record, the front shocks have been a recurring issue. In 2025 they showed only light oil misting, and in 2023 the same light misting was noted. By early 2026 the condition had progressed to a serious fluid leak, indicating accelerating wear or possible damage to the shock seals. The rear brake disc was already noted as worn in 2023 and again in 2025, and by 2026 it had deteriorated to a “significantly and obviously worn” state, with the accompanying pads now thin. Tyre wear also appears to be advancing; a cut was recorded in 2023, and by 2026 the off‑side front inner tyre was at the legal limit. Overall the trend is worsening rather than stable. The vehicle has moved from minor, early‑stage wear to defects that required a remedial MOT within a day.