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BFS 2S

1981 Volkswagen Amarok

Brown Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

158,204 mi
Last recorded158,204 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBFS 2S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelAmarok
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 158,204 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2025 158,178 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Spare tyre defective under-inflated ()

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

Fail 27 Jun 2025 158,160 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 140,997 miles

Spare tyre defective FLAT ()

Fail 19 Jun 2024 140,161 miles

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

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Spare tyre defective FLAT ()

Pass 16 Jun 2023 111,097 miles

Spare tyre defective FLAT ()

Pass 14 Jun 2022 82,553 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 34,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 60,460 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 60,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 34,289 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 34,152 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 33,912 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 32,968 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 32,672 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 31,887 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 31,315 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 30,612 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 29,843 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 28,582 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 27,367 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 26,973 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 26,620 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 26,337 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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BFS 2S is a 1981 Volkswagen Amarok in Brown with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

The Volkswagen Amarok typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 45 years old, this Volkswagen Amarok is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BFS 2S registered?

BFS 2S is a 1981 Volkswagen Amarok, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is BFS 2S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BFS 2S shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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