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AK62 SWN

2012 Volkswagen Amarok

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

161,849 mi
Last recorded161,849 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Amarok89,977 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 SWN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelAmarok
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 161,849 miles

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

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2025 161,849 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 151,578 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Outer casing missing (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position light outer casing damaged but not affecting light output

Pass 15 May 2023 134,023 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 124,114 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2021 115,265 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2020 106,847 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 26 Apr 2019 99,696 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 99,696 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 80,890 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 80,890 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both side (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 May 2017 65,332 miles

Misting of oil on rear axle.

Fail 15 May 2017 65,332 miles

Misting of oil on rear axle.

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 52,089 miles

Nearside Front wiper does not sit properly on windscreen

Fail 18 Apr 2016 52,089 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect dried out water from inside headlamp lens (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front wiper does not sit properly on windscreen

Offside Stop lamp not working 382 (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid top up washer fluid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2015 40,495 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 40,495 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Engine light on.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Service light on.

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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AK62 SWN is a 2012 Volkswagen Amarok in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AK62 SWN registered?

AK62 SWN is a 2012 Volkswagen Amarok, first registered on 22 October 2012.

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