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DA62 YZU

2012 Volkswagen Amarok

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

181,540 mi
Last recorded181,540 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Amarok89,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA62 YZU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelAmarok
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 181,540 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 173,399 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Offside/Nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Minor stone chip on windscreen/front registration plate slightly damaged

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

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

Vehicle structure/Coil/Leaf springs & suspension related components corroded

Pass 3 May 2023 172,534 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2020 166,931 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 166,925 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 133,166 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 115,588 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/60R18 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/60R18 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 115,588 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/60R18 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/60R18 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 94,812 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 75,518 miles

Engine oil level on minimum

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Rear (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Dec 2015 75,518 miles

Engine oil level on minimum

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working main beam (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Rear (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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DA62 YZU is a 2012 Volkswagen Amarok in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DA62 YZU registered?

DA62 YZU is a 2012 Volkswagen Amarok, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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