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Volkswagen Amarok Black ED V6 TDI 4MOT A Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Volkswagen Amarok Black ED V6 TDI 4MOT A reliable? We analysed 1,538 real MOT tests across 423 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,538 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
87.2%
Typical Mileage
53,643mi
Annual Mileage
11,983mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Volkswagen Amarok Black ED V6 TDI 4MOT 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 Black ED V6 TDI 4MOT A.

Volkswagen Amarok Black ED V6 TDI 4MOT A Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Volkswagen Amarok Black ED V6 TDI 4MOT A. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Volkswagen Amarok Black ED V6 TDI 4MOT A MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Volkswagen Amarok Black ED V6 TDI 4MOT A to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

86.9%
2020
88.1%
2019

Volkswagen Amarok Black ED V6 TDI 4MOT A Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Volkswagen Amarok Black ED V6 TDI 4MOT A models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9

Volkswagen Amarok Black ED V6 TDI 4MOT A Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Volkswagen Amarok Black ED V6 TDI 4MOT A owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
7,598 mi/yr
Typical
11,983 mi/yr
Average
14,027 mi/yr
Heavy usage
17,464 mi/yr

Volkswagen Amarok Black ED V6 TDI 4MOT A MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Volkswagen Amarok Black ED V6 TDI 4MOT A year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2020 1,085 86.9% 35,740 53,013 72,216
2019 336 88.1% 41,267 53,728 72,526

How Long Does a Volkswagen Amarok Black ED V6 TDI 4MOT A Last?

Based on 423 Volkswagen Amarok Black ED V6 TDI 4MOT A vehicles on UK roads.

Average
4.6 years
Median
5.0 years

Volkswagen Amarok Black ED V6 TDI 4MOT A Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Volkswagen Amarok Black ED V6 TDI 4MOT A MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
53,643 mi
75th Percentile
72,911 mi
95th Percentile
111,070 mi
Max Recorded
182,949 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Volkswagen Amarok Black ED V6 TDI 4MOT A

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

Best year
2019

88.1% MOT pass rate from 336 tests

Year to avoid
2020

86.9% MOT pass rate from 1,085 tests

The best year to buy a used Volkswagen Amarok Black ED V6 TDI 4MOT A is 2019, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 88.1% across 336 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 86.9% — 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 Black ED V6 TDI 4MOT 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 Black ED V6 TDI 4MOT A THIS CAR 87.2% 1,538 53,643 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
Chrysler Unknown 78% 464 77,070 mi 12 yrs

Compared to the Volkswagen Golf (74.9% pass rate) and the Volkswagen Polo (72.9% pass rate), the Volkswagen Amarok Black ED V6 TDI 4MOT A outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Volkswagen Amarok Black ED V6 TDI 4MOT A?

The Volkswagen Amarok Black ED V6 TDI 4MOT A has an overall MOT pass rate of 87.2% across 1,538 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 Black ED V6 TDI 4MOT 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 Black ED V6 TDI 4MOT A owner drives around 11,983 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 Black ED V6 TDI 4MOT A — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Volkswagen Amarok Black ED V6 TDI 4MOT A reliable?
Based on 1,538 MOT tests, the Volkswagen Amarok Black ED V6 TDI 4MOT A has a 87.2% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Volkswagen Amarok Black ED V6 TDI 4MOT A?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Volkswagen Amarok Black ED V6 TDI 4MOT A do per year?
The typical Volkswagen Amarok Black ED V6 TDI 4MOT A does around 11,983 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Volkswagen Amarok Black ED V6 TDI 4MOT A last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Volkswagen Amarok Black ED V6 TDI 4MOT 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 Black ED V6 TDI 4MOT A?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Volkswagen Amarok Black ED V6 TDI 4MOT A is 2019 with a 88.1% pass rate across 336 tests.