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AJ12 AFO

2012 Volkswagen Amarok

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

84,287 mi
Last recorded84,287 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Amarok89,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 AFO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelAmarok
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 84,287 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 78,384 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 78,384 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended Stop light not working (4.10 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 72,175 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 66,175 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 60,462 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 55,910 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 55,910 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 49,104 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 43,412 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 May 2017 38,452 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 30,492 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine will not rev high enough to test emissions

high level stop lamp not working

Fail 6 May 2016 30,492 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine will not rev high enough to test emissions

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 15 May 2015 23,024 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 23,024 miles

Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Centre Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

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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AJ12 AFO is a 2012 Volkswagen Amarok in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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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AJ12 AFO is a 2012 Volkswagen Amarok, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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