2021 Volkswagen Arteon 2.0L Petrol · SY21 YWM
2021 Volkswagen Arteon (2.0L, petrol). First registered 30/06/2021. Recorded mileage 26,543 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN ARTEON
- Year / Origin
- 2021 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 26,543 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2021
- Engine
- 1984cc
SY21 YWM Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/06/2025
- 26,543 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: Average
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Known faults for Volkswagen Volkswagen Arteon
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
SY21 YWM Mileage History
- 20/06/202420,119 mi
- 11/06/202526,543 mi+6,424 mi
Average of roughly 6,591 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
SY21 YWM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2021 Volkswagen Arteon (SY21 YWM) 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.
Common Problems: VOLKSWAGEN ARTEON
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- MQB Water Pump / Thermostat Leak(Moderate)
Like the Golf and Passat, the plastic thermostat housing warps from heat cycles, leading to a slow coolant leak. Can leave you stranded if ignored.
- DQ381 DSG Gearbox Judder(Moderate)
The 7-speed wet-clutch DQ381 DSG can develop a judder on pull-away and low-speed manoeuvres. Software updates help but worn clutch packs may need replacement.
- EGR Valve Failure (2.0 TDI)(Moderate)
The EGR valve on 2.0 TDI models can stick or fail, causing power loss and engine management warnings. Carbon buildup is exacerbated by short urban journeys.
- DCC Adaptive Chassis Control Failure(Moderate)
Cars fitted with Dynamic Chassis Control (DCC) can develop fault lights and loss of damper adjustment. The dampers or control module may need replacement.
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