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CA55 PHL

2012 Volkswagen Amarok

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,916 mi
Last recorded137,916 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Amarok89,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA55 PHL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelAmarok
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 137,916 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2025 137,906 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Centre and offside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 135,062 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil misted - o/s/r hub seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 135,062 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid wheel cylinder area (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil misted - o/s/r hub seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 129,083 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 122,331 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Oct 2022 122,321 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Nov 2021 117,107 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 116,411 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle leaking oil into brake drum (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 108,972 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 108,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 98,836 miles

Rear brakes noisy

Pass 7 Sep 2018 85,590 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 68,940 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 41,244 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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CA55 PHL is a 2012 Volkswagen Amarok in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CA55 PHL registered?

CA55 PHL is a 2012 Volkswagen Amarok, first registered on 14 December 2012.

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