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AJ61 BUF

2011 Volkswagen Amarok

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,057 mi
Last recorded155,057 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Amarok92,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 BUF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelAmarok
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 155,057 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 153,309 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 140,778 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 132,078 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 123,725 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 113,764 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 105,750 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 91,905 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Child seat belt inspected ()

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

Fail 29 Oct 2018 91,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Child seat belt inspected ()

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 76,201 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 68,454 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 68,454 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 52,453 miles

beam deflectors fitted to both headlights

Pass 25 Nov 2014 35,442 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 35,442 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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AJ61 BUF is a 2011 Volkswagen Amarok in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2011 Volkswagen Amarok models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 92,648 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Volkswagen Amarok typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 15 years old, this Volkswagen Amarok is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AJ61 BUF registered?

AJ61 BUF is a 2011 Volkswagen Amarok, first registered on 2 December 2011.

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