2017 Volkswagen Arteon 2.0L Petrol · W8 CSV
2017 Volkswagen Arteon (2.0L, petrol). First registered 21 Nov 2017. Recorded mileage 48,659 miles. MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN ARTEON
- Year / Origin
- 2017 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,659 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W8 CSV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/11/2025
- 48,659 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.
W8 CSV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2017 Volkswagen Arteon (W8 CSV) between November 2021 and November 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
W8 CSV Mileage History
- 15/11/202120,979 mi
- 08/11/202225,823 mi+4,844 mi
- 10/11/202333,229 mi+7,406 mi
- 08/11/202440,408 mi+7,179 mi
- 08/11/202548,659 mi+8,251 mi
Average of roughly 6,955 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volkswagen Volkswagen Arteon
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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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- MQB Water Pump / Thermostat LeakModerate
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 JudderModerate
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
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