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C165 RJC

2012 Volkswagen Amarok

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

90,220 mi
Last recorded90,220 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Amarok89,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC165 RJC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelAmarok
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 90,220 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 85,674 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2024 85,672 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 81,780 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 77,420 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 77,420 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 72,068 miles

Both sides rear shocks corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2021 72,067 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both sides rear shocks corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2020 67,092 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 61,918 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 61,918 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 55,660 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 55,658 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 46,132 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 36,946 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 28,727 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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C165 RJC is a 2012 Volkswagen Amarok in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 C165 RJC registered?

C165 RJC is a 2012 Volkswagen Amarok, first registered on 6 December 2012.

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