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Used 2018 Volkswagen Arteon for sale
2.0TDI DSG 150HP ELEGANCE
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€25,950
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Could suit you if…
- Your usual group fits within 5 seats, including the driver. Check passenger space and any child-seat fit in person.
- You regularly make longer journeys: diesel may fit that pattern better than a routine of mostly short trips. Compare actual running costs.
Think twice if…
- You need to carry more than 5 people together: the advert records 5 seats, including the driver.
- Most journeys are short school runs or local trips: check whether this diesel has a particulate filter and what longer runs its handbook requires.
This is general guidance about this type of car and your needs — not an inspection or approval of this individual car.
The 2018 Arteon is an MQB‑platform saloon/fastback that commonly uses VW's 2.0 TDI paired with a 6‑speed manual — a sensible, frugal motorway package. Diesel Arteons do well on long trips but can show DPF/EGR issues if mainly used for short urban runs; manual means fewer DSG faults but expect clutch/dual‑mass wear on high‑mileage examples. Some EU diesel variants use AdBlue dosing — check whether this car is fitted and that the system has no warning history.
- DPF and EGR condition: look for recent successful regenerations and warning codes (short trip owners often clog these).
- Turbo shaft play and boost delivery: listen for excessive whistle, rattles, or slow spool which indicate wear.
- Clutch and dual‑mass flywheel: test for slipping, judder or high bite point; manual clutch replacements are common on higher mileage cars.
- Gearbox shift feel and synchros: confirm smooth, positive changes across all gears (especially 2nd/3rd).
- Underbody and wheel‑arch corrosion and rear subframe mounts: check for rust common on 8‑year‑old Irish cars, especially where road salt reaches seams.
Spanner’s our AI mechanic — always have a proper look at the car in person before buying.
Trade-in price €23,950. New into stock: 2018 Volkswagen Arteon 2.0 Diesel DSG 150 BHP Elegance Edition. This Arteon is in excellent condition throughout with only 92,000 miles (Motorcheck history report verified). This Elegance Edition comes equipped with alloy wheels, fog lights, dual-zone climate control, adaptive cruise control, a virtual cockpit and touchscreen infotainment with satellite navigation, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and Bluetooth. It also features auto lights and rain-sensing wipers, remote locking (2 keys), front and rear parking sensors with animated display, parking camera, privacy glass and a leather interior with heated front seats. Safety features include a 5-star NCAP rating, side impact protection beams, ABS, multiple airbags, ISOFIX child seat points, blind spot assist, lane departure warning, traffic sign recognition and tyre pressure monitoring. It has low road tax of just €200 per year. The car has been fully checked and serviced by our own mechanic and comes with a warranty. A real eye-catching car, finished in Cosmic Blue metallic paint.