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BO53 DWG

2011 Volkswagen Amarok

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

153,162 mi
Last recorded153,162 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Amarok92,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO53 DWG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelAmarok
Year2011
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 153,162 miles

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

Rear shock sleeves corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2025 152,139 miles

rear shocks and springs corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2024 150,710 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 149,629 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear shock corroded

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

rear leaf springs corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2023 149,629 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear shock corroded

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

rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2022 148,380 miles

Rear springs corroded

rear shocks corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2022 148,366 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear springs corroded

rear shocks corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2021 144,489 miles

Slight play steering rack bushes

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level stop light inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All wheels

Fail 29 Jun 2021 144,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Lagging upto 32% during application (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Slight play steering rack bushes

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level stop light inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All wheels

Pass 7 May 2020 131,813 miles

Front Steering rack bushes worn

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Slight play in steering column

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4 wheels

Fail 4 May 2020 131,788 miles

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

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

Front Steering rack bushes worn

Gearbox mounting defective Gear box mounting broken

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Slight play in steering column

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All 4 wheels

Pass 23 Jan 2019 119,336 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 119,336 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 105,262 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 105,262 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 92,629 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 91,133 miles

Front exhaust misaligned at front hanger

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2016 91,132 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Fuel pipe insecure from tank along chasssis (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front exhaust misaligned at front hanger

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Fuel pipe slightly chafed from tank along chassis (7.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 81,393 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 63,966 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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BO53 DWG is a 2011 Volkswagen Amarok in Brown with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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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BO53 DWG is a 2011 Volkswagen Amarok, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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