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AJ16 VTU

2016 Volkswagen Amarok

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,978 mi
Last recorded110,978 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Volkswagen Amarok70,987 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 110,978 miles

Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive engine coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 110,977 miles

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

Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive engine coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear wheel binding on

Pass 6 Dec 2024 104,882 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 92,603 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 82,157 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 60,631 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 39,625 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 34,689 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 34,677 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH FRONT (5.2.3 (e)) 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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AJ16 VTU is a 2016 Volkswagen Amarok in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VTU registered?

AJ16 VTU is a 2016 Volkswagen Amarok, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is AJ16 VTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ16 VTU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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