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AK62 SWU

2012 Volkswagen Amarok

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

178,677 mi
Last recorded178,677 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Amarok89,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 SWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelAmarok
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 178,677 miles

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

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

steering wheel cover ripped

Fail 9 Jun 2026 178,677 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

steering wheel cover ripped

Pass 12 Sep 2025 175,396 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 165,428 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 152,475 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 140,933 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (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 15 Jul 2021 131,259 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 114,791 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 99,943 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 85,856 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 67,728 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 67,728 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 57,238 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 18 Aug 2015 44,860 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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AK62 SWU is a 2012 Volkswagen Amarok in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SWU registered?

AK62 SWU is a 2012 Volkswagen Amarok, first registered on 19 October 2012.

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