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AC02 KDC

2012 Volkswagen Amarok

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

79,160 mi
Last recorded79,160 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Amarok89,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC02 KDC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelAmarok
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 79,160 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 76,462 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Body of shock absorber is corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Engine is leaking oil at OS of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Body of shock absorber is corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 76,453 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Handbrake lever has no reserve travel left (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Bumper insecure Bumper insecure with sharp edges at damaged area (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Handbrake cable appears to be seized (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Brake is seized solid (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Body of shock absorber is corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Engine is leaking oil at OS of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Body of shock absorber is corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 73,205 miles

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

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from OS of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 73,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from OS of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 69,884 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 69,845 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2021 69,834 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has relative movement to chassis/bodywork worn mount bushes (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2020 59,788 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 44,413 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 42,480 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 35,767 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 35,767 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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AC02 KDC is a 2012 Volkswagen Amarok in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Amarok models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 89,977 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 14 years old, this Volkswagen Amarok is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AC02 KDC is a 2012 Volkswagen Amarok, first registered on 22 October 2012.

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