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2016 Volkswagen Amarok

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,241 mi
Last recorded137,241 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Amarok70,987 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration479 KY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelAmarok
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 137,241 miles

Front registration plate damaged but still readable

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 126,429 miles

Auxiliary belt deteriorated

Both front coil springs corroded

Both rear shocks corroded

High hand brake travel

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 111,995 miles

Both Front coil springs corroded

Hand brake only just passed get checked.

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear casings damaged (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 111,995 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both Front coil springs corroded

Hand brake only just passed get checked.

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear casings damaged (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 97,376 miles

Both front coil springs corroded

Both rear shocks worn/ casings damaged

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 83,741 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 83,741 miles

Central Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 68,964 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 68,951 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 68,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 68,345 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 54,285 miles

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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479 KY is a 2016 Volkswagen Amarok in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2016 Volkswagen Amarok models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 70,987 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 10 years old, this Volkswagen Amarok is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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479 KY is a 2016 Volkswagen Amarok, first registered on 15 September 2016.

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