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AR07 RYE

2011 Volkswagen Amarok

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

193,978 mi
Last recorded193,978 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Amarok92,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR07 RYE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelAmarok
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 193,978 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear laf spring rusty

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear leaf spting rusty

Fail 30 Jun 2025 193,978 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear laf spring rusty

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear leaf spting rusty

Pass 4 Jul 2024 187,931 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 187,925 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm within centre 3 quarter (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 181,648 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 170,677 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 160,922 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 153,611 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 133,705 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 133,705 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 106,287 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 79,506 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 62,863 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Oil leak oil leak from front of engine ()

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres 245/70/16 (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both service and parking brake (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 61,520 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 61,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 43,569 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 33,781 miles

Front Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 33,772 miles

Front Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

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)

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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AR07 RYE is a 2011 Volkswagen Amarok in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2011 Volkswagen Amarok models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 92,648 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 15 years old, this Volkswagen Amarok is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AR07 RYE is a 2011 Volkswagen Amarok, first registered on 1 July 2011.

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