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AK62 TPV

2012 Volkswagen Amarok

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,556 mi
Last recorded138,556 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Amarok89,977 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 138,556 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 136,779 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 122,027 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 114,910 miles

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

Tyre obviously under inflated all 4 (5.2.3 (l))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 14 Oct 2022 114,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively arm seized up (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre obviously under inflated all 4 (5.2.3 (l))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Oct 2021 107,712 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 107,712 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "d" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 100,358 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2020 100,358 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2019 89,490 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2019 89,489 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 81,308 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 81,308 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 75,596 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 63,180 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 TPV is a 2012 Volkswagen Amarok in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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