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D8 AER

2012 Volkswagen Amarok

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

75,238 mi
Last recorded75,238 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Amarok89,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD8 AER
MakeVolkswagen
ModelAmarok
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 75,238 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber corroded

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2026 75,236 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber corroded

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 72,580 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 68,013 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 63,442 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 63,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 10 Feb 2022 58,459 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 58,458 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 55,538 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Feb 2021 55,538 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 52,597 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 49,530 miles

Nearside Front Wiper blade clip defective , but blade secure and works

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

Pass 13 Feb 2018 45,536 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 41,129 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 37,354 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 37,353 miles

Nearside rear brake binding unable to check hub assembly (3.7.B.1)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended reverse light staying on (1.9.4)

please check steering rack mounting rubbers

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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D8 AER 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 D8 AER registered?

D8 AER is a 2012 Volkswagen Amarok, first registered on 29 November 2012.

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