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DA12 OKD

2012 Volkswagen Amarok

Brown Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,973 mi
Last recorded145,973 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Amarok89,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 OKD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelAmarok
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 145,973 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2025 145,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 133,536 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 133,536 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 120,756 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 120,751 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepped tread, worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepped tread, worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 107,596 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 107,596 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 101,312 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 94,879 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 84,203 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2019 84,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 69,344 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 69,344 miles

Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 55,109 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 42,593 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 28,199 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 27,024 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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DA12 OKD is a 2012 Volkswagen Amarok in Brown with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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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DA12 OKD is a 2012 Volkswagen Amarok, first registered on 17 May 2012.

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