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AK17 KJZ

2017 Volkswagen Amarok

Black Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,771 mi
Last recorded137,771 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Volkswagen Amarok66,642 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK17 KJZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelAmarok
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 137,771 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2026 137,629 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall , near limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 129,439 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 124,409 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 120,063 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2022 120,063 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack bushes (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 114,802 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 114,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 103,193 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also splits and cuts in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also splits and cuts in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also splits and cuts in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also splits and cuts in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2020

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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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AK17 KJZ is a 2017 Volkswagen Amarok in Black with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2017 Volkswagen Amarok models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 66,642 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 9 years old, this Volkswagen Amarok is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AK17 KJZ registered?

AK17 KJZ is a 2017 Volkswagen Amarok, first registered on 26 April 2017.

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