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AJ62 AKG

2012 Volkswagen Amarok

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,387 mi
Last recorded176,387 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Amarok89,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ62 AKG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelAmarok
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 176,387 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 172,290 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 169,495 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 169,495 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 168,155 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 165,789 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 165,789 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 155,594 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 155,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 135,123 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 92,330 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 92,328 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 75,574 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 75,574 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 58,896 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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AJ62 AKG is a 2012 Volkswagen Amarok in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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What year was AJ62 AKG registered?

AJ62 AKG is a 2012 Volkswagen Amarok, first registered on 28 November 2012.

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