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AJ16 RPU

2016 Volkswagen Amarok

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

180,242 mi
Last recorded180,242 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Amarok70,987 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 RPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelAmarok
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 180,242 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2025 180,241 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 163,798 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 163,758 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2023 146,388 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 146,356 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 134,773 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 131,110 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 126,863 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 122,054 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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AJ16 RPU is a 2016 Volkswagen Amarok in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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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What year was AJ16 RPU registered?

AJ16 RPU is a 2016 Volkswagen Amarok, first registered on 20 July 2016.

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