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MOT reliability

Volkswagen Amarok

25,176 vehicles · 202,766 completed MOT tests analysed
82%
MOT pass rate

Based on 25,176 Volkswagen Amarok vehicles and 202,766 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen Amarok has an overall 82% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 106,834 miles.

25,176
Vehicles
202,766
MOT tests
11,419
Avg miles / year
1.3
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share

Volkswagen Amarok problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen Amarok MOT tests:

  • Tyres, wheels & suspension37%
  • Other22%
  • Brakes20%
  • Lamps & electrical10%
  • Visibility6%
  • Emissions & nuisance5%
  • Steering2%
  • Body & structure1%

Volkswagen Amarok pass rate by age

How the Volkswagen Amarok's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)TestsPass rate
13797%
265890%
328,50387%
427,26486%
526,80184%
625,76483%
723,16981%
819,75779%
916,50078%
1013,35577%
119,58076%
126,21175%
133,35275%
141,47271%
1528573%
19250%
201100%

Fuel types: Diesel (25,170), Petrol (6)

Most common Volkswagen Amarok MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen Amarok MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (7,877 times)
  2. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (7,166 times)
  3. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (6,522 times)
  4. Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (5,351 times)
  5. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (5,002 times)
  6. Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (4,545 times)
  7. Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (4,190 times)
  8. Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) (3,669 times)
  9. Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (2,383 times)
  10. Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (2,247 times)
  11. Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) (2,232 times)
  12. Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (2,167 times)
  13. Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (2,164 times)
  14. Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (2,007 times)
  15. Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) (1,808 times)

Volkswagen Amarok pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2023 1 1 100% 29,358
2021 12 37 84% 63,176
2020 1,262 4,393 87% 71,226
2019 3,121 14,931 87% 80,952
2018 3,226 18,713 85% 91,127
2017 2,760 19,066 85% 97,393
2016 3,260 24,817 83% 106,339
2015 3,665 32,719 82% 113,903
2014 2,932 29,183 82% 120,867
2013 2,443 26,893 80% 130,317
2012 1,687 21,234 77% 133,714
2011 798 10,893 76% 138,149
2010 1 4 100% 60,591
2003 1 11 73% 81,986
1987 1 26 73% 254,098

Volkswagen Amarok reliability FAQ

Across 25,176 Volkswagen Amarok vehicles in our MOT data, 82% pass the MOT (a 18% failure rate), with about 1.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Volkswagen Amarok MOT issues are: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)).

The typical Volkswagen Amarok in our data has covered around 106,834 miles.

Compare the Volkswagen Amarok

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