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BX61 MZW

2011 Volkswagen Amarok

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

160,972 mi
Last recorded160,972 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Amarok92,648 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX61 MZW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelAmarok
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 160,972 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 154,584 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 147,292 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both sides d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 147,256 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front both sides d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 140,480 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 140,475 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 133,003 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 126,509 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

steering rack mounting bushes worn

Pass 18 Oct 2019 118,047 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

steering rack bushes worn, slight play in rack

Fail 18 Oct 2019 118,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

steering rack bushes worn, slight play in rack

Pass 3 Oct 2018 107,508 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 98,030 miles

Front tyres low on inner edges.

Pass 26 Oct 2016 82,168 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 64,852 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 64,838 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 47,126 miles

rbt park brake efficiency: 13%

Fail 27 Oct 2014 47,113 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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BX61 MZW is a 2011 Volkswagen Amarok in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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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What year was BX61 MZW registered?

BX61 MZW is a 2011 Volkswagen Amarok, first registered on 27 October 2011.

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