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AL55 TWG

2012 Volkswagen Amarok

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

168,739 mi
Last recorded168,739 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Amarok89,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL55 TWG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelAmarok
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 168,739 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 157,745 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear shock covers corroded

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

Fail 3 Jun 2024 157,668 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear shock covers corroded

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

Pass 30 May 2023 142,475 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front wishbones rear bushes deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 120,651 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides rear and corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Small crack in windscreen

Steering rack bushes worn and have slight play

Pass 25 Jul 2020 110,133 miles

Front brake discs worn and lipped

Front coils corroded

Leaf spring bushes deteriorated

Nearside rear tyre very close to limit and perished

Offside rear tyre perished

Slight play in rack bushes

Pass 22 Jun 2019 101,853 miles

Front brake discs worn

Front plate damaged slightly

Offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 27 Apr 2018 88,002 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 68,522 miles

Nearside handbrake low efficiency nearside may require adjustment or repair

Pass 22 Mar 2016 41,270 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 36,093 miles

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

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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AL55 TWG is a 2012 Volkswagen Amarok in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AL55 TWG registered?

AL55 TWG is a 2012 Volkswagen Amarok, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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