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BV12 AXJ

2012 Volkswagen Amarok

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

78,152 mi
Last recorded78,152 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Amarok89,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 AXJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelAmarok
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 78,152 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 78,144 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 77,722 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 77,218 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 74,422 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 72,972 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2022 72,972 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 66,010 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 66,010 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 60,193 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 57,135 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 53,608 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 53,608 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 50,395 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 37,171 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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BV12 AXJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Amarok in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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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What year was BV12 AXJ registered?

BV12 AXJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Amarok, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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