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DE62 LRJ

2012 Volkswagen Amarok

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

175,609 mi
Last recorded175,609 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Amarok89,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE62 LRJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelAmarok
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 175,609 miles

rear underside of vehicle has been wax oiled

Pass 2 Oct 2024 171,157 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres wearing out of shape

n/s/r hub seal leaking

Fail 1 Oct 2024 171,157 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres wearing out of shape

n/s/r hub seal leaking

Fail 23 Apr 2024 171,105 miles

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

n/s/r hub leaking

Fail 17 Apr 2024 171,031 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested o/s/r brake jammed on (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

n/s/r hub leaking

Pass 15 Feb 2023 158,682 miles

park brake could do with adjustment

surface corrosion chassis,

Fail 19 Jan 2023 158,663 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

surface corrosion chassis in places

Pass 18 Jan 2022 147,903 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2022 147,903 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 133,079 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 133,079 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear H/brake below par

Pass 11 Dec 2019 121,939 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and stepping (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and stepping (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 10 Dec 2019 121,929 miles

Central Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended socket corroded in side (4.10 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened metal on metal scored on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and stepping (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and stepping (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Dec 2018 104,755 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 104,170 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 90,778 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2017 90,776 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 79,459 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear shocker shroud rusted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 49,006 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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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DE62 LRJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Amarok in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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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DE62 LRJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Amarok, first registered on 18 October 2012.

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