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499 ELC

2015 Volkswagen Amarok

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,925 mi
Last recorded117,925 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Volkswagen Amarok76,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration499 ELC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelAmarok
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 117,925 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 107,523 miles

Front Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil x 2 and casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 98,785 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s lower shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

steering rack mounting bushes deteriorated

Pass 23 Aug 2022 93,415 miles

steering rack mounting bushes deteriorated

Pass 13 May 2021 89,199 miles

steering rack mounting bushes deteriorated

Fail 13 May 2021 89,199 miles

Headlamp aim too low x 2 (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Seat belt not functioning as intended centre (7.1.2 (c))

steering rack mounting bushes deteriorated

Fail 12 May 2021 89,176 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear child seat fitted seat belt not in buckle

Pass 15 May 2020 78,045 miles

Rear tyres worn

Pass 3 May 2019 63,275 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 63,275 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 46,348 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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499 ELC is a 2015 Volkswagen Amarok in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2015 Volkswagen Amarok models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 76,517 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 11 years old, this Volkswagen Amarok is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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499 ELC is a 2015 Volkswagen Amarok, first registered on 31 March 2015.

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