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BV62 DWA

2012 Volkswagen Amarok

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2024
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

150,658 mi
Last recorded150,658 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Amarok89,977 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 DWA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelAmarok
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 150,658 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 150,653 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 150,310 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 142,991 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 142,991 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 135,552 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 135,061 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 123,877 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Sep 2020 123,720 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings both steering rack bushes have excessive movement (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 115,185 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 115,180 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2018 106,367 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 96,458 miles

oil level low

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 80,976 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 80,976 miles

Centre Rear Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed high level stop lamp wiring (1.9.2c)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working high level stop lamp (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 66,774 miles

Misting of oil around rear differential

Oil leak

Rear brakes noisy during RBT

Spare wheel carrier not correctly tightened however is still secure

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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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BV62 DWA is a 2012 Volkswagen Amarok in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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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BV62 DWA is a 2012 Volkswagen Amarok, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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