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AK62 UTF

2012 Volkswagen Amarok

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

176,052 mi
Last recorded176,052 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Amarok89,977 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 176,052 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front day time running light not working

Rear no tow hitch fitted at time of test

handbrake has little reserve travel

Fail 26 Mar 2026 175,548 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front day time running light not working

Rear no tow hitch fitted at time of test

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 13 Dec 2024 143,913 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2024 143,911 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 119,169 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 109,860 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 109,857 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle reading low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 99,618 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Battery Tray (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 92,752 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 86,615 miles

rear seat belt,s not tested

Fail 6 Dec 2019 86,615 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear seat belt,s not tested

Pass 8 Dec 2018 78,463 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 67,100 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 54,584 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component small leak from rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Nov 2016 54,584 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component small leak from rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 38,928 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 38,928 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 UTF 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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AK62 UTF is a 2012 Volkswagen Amarok, first registered on 22 December 2012.

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