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161 UG

2013 Volkswagen Amarok

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,487 mi
Last recorded138,487 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Amarok88,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration161 UG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelAmarok
Year2013
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2026 138,487 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 131,257 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 121,840 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 121,813 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 111,675 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 104,131 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 92,205 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 81,934 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 72,575 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 71,966 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 71,954 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 64,311 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 55,509 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 55,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Amarok?

Based on 204,529 MOT tests across 25,853 vehicles.

81.9%
Pass Rate
9,316
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
25,853
On UK Roads
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161 UG is a 2013 Volkswagen Amarok in Brown with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2013 Volkswagen Amarok models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 88,614 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Volkswagen Amarok typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 13 years old, this Volkswagen Amarok is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 161 UG registered?

161 UG is a 2013 Volkswagen Amarok, first registered on 22 August 2013.

Is 161 UG safe to buy?

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