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AK62 TSZ

2012 Volkswagen Amarok

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

159,790 mi
Last recorded159,790 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Amarok89,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 TSZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelAmarok
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 159,790 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear drives side rear light unit is damaged

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all 4 tyres have cuts in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

drives seat is lose but it is not insecure

Fail 23 Jan 2026 159,790 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn passenger side front D-bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn drives side front D-bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear drives side rear light unit is damaged

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all 4 tyres have cuts in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

drives seat is lose but it is not insecure

Pass 22 Jan 2025 150,140 miles

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

Nearside daytime running light not working

drivers seat loose on back corner, not insecure

spare wheel loose in carrier

Pass 15 Jan 2024 141,891 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 141,891 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 129,954 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 129,864 miles

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 124,319 miles

Front TYRE WEAR UNEVEN

Fail 22 Feb 2022 124,319 miles

Front TYRE WEAR UNEVEN

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 102,392 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 89,537 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2019 89,537 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 81,581 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 73,953 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Dec 2017 73,746 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 66,226 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3/4mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/5mm wearing edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1/6/6mm worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 50,476 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 TSZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Amarok in Brown 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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AK62 TSZ is a 2012 Volkswagen Amarok, first registered on 7 December 2012.

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