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Volkswagen Amarok Avent Blk ED V6TDI 4M A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Volkswagen Amarok Avent Blk ED V6TDI 4M A reliable? We analysed 1,322 real MOT tests across 376 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,322 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
88.8%
Typical Mileage
50,115mi
Annual Mileage
10,989mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Volkswagen Amarok Avent Blk ED V6TDI 4M A is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Volkswagen Amarok Avent Blk ED V6TDI 4M A.

Volkswagen Amarok Avent Blk ED V6TDI 4M A Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Volkswagen Amarok Avent Blk ED V6TDI 4M A. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Volkswagen Amarok Avent Blk ED V6TDI 4M A MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Volkswagen Amarok Avent Blk ED V6TDI 4M A to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

88.9%
2020
88.6%
2019

Volkswagen Amarok Avent Blk ED V6TDI 4M A Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Volkswagen Amarok Avent Blk ED V6TDI 4M A models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value 5
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5

Volkswagen Amarok Avent Blk ED V6TDI 4M A Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Volkswagen Amarok Avent Blk ED V6TDI 4M A owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
7,238 mi/yr
Typical
10,989 mi/yr
Average
12,145 mi/yr
Heavy usage
15,263 mi/yr

Volkswagen Amarok Avent Blk ED V6TDI 4M A MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Volkswagen Amarok Avent Blk ED V6TDI 4M A year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2020 1,088 88.9% 35,092 51,234 70,091
2019 167 88.6% 28,332 41,434 58,202

How Long Does a Volkswagen Amarok Avent Blk ED V6TDI 4M A Last?

Based on 376 Volkswagen Amarok Avent Blk ED V6TDI 4M A vehicles on UK roads.

Average
4.7 years
Median
5.0 years

Volkswagen Amarok Avent Blk ED V6TDI 4M A Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Volkswagen Amarok Avent Blk ED V6TDI 4M A MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
50,115 mi
75th Percentile
69,568 mi
95th Percentile
109,326 mi
Max Recorded
189,032 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Volkswagen Amarok Avent Blk ED V6TDI 4M A

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2020

88.9% MOT pass rate from 1,088 tests

Year to avoid
2019

88.6% MOT pass rate from 167 tests

The best year to buy a used Volkswagen Amarok Avent Blk ED V6TDI 4M A is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 88.9% across 1,088 tests. The 2019 model year has the lowest pass rate at 88.6% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Volkswagen Amarok Avent Blk ED V6TDI 4M A Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Volkswagen Amarok Avent Blk ED V6TDI 4M A THIS CAR 88.8% 1,322 50,115 mi — yrs
Volkswagen Golf 74.9% 22,270,993 83,305 mi 37 yrs
Volkswagen Polo 72.9% 14,598,296 60,351 mi 35 yrs
Volkswagen Passat 73.5% 6,960,690 105,632 mi 32 yrs
Land Rover Defender 110 TD5 80.7% 618 135,046 mi — yrs

Compared to the Volkswagen Golf (74.9% pass rate) and the Volkswagen Polo (72.9% pass rate), the Volkswagen Amarok Avent Blk ED V6TDI 4M A outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Volkswagen Amarok Avent Blk ED V6TDI 4M A?

The Volkswagen Amarok Avent Blk ED V6TDI 4M A has an overall MOT pass rate of 88.8% across 1,322 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Volkswagen Amarok Avent Blk ED V6TDI 4M A with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical Volkswagen Amarok Avent Blk ED V6TDI 4M A owner drives around 10,989 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Volkswagen Amarok Avent Blk ED V6TDI 4M A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Volkswagen Amarok Avent Blk ED V6TDI 4M A reliable?
Based on 1,322 MOT tests, the Volkswagen Amarok Avent Blk ED V6TDI 4M A has a 88.8% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Volkswagen Amarok Avent Blk ED V6TDI 4M A?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Volkswagen Amarok Avent Blk ED V6TDI 4M A do per year?
The typical Volkswagen Amarok Avent Blk ED V6TDI 4M A does around 10,989 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Volkswagen Amarok Avent Blk ED V6TDI 4M A last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Volkswagen Amarok Avent Blk ED V6TDI 4M A?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Volkswagen Amarok Avent Blk ED V6TDI 4M A?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Volkswagen Amarok Avent Blk ED V6TDI 4M A is 2020 with a 88.9% pass rate across 1,088 tests.