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DE62 LWG

2012 Volkswagen Amarok

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

131,981 mi
Last recorded131,981 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Amarok89,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE62 LWG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelAmarok
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 131,981 miles

Front Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 124,369 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 124,369 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 106,372 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 86,776 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 86,776 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 78,764 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 78,761 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cuts and tears deep to reach cords 255/55/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cuts and tears deep to reach ply/cords (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 76,495 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 72,546 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/55/19 (5.2.3 (d) (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 Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 65,851 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 56,223 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 45,115 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 30,879 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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DE62 LWG is a 2012 Volkswagen Amarok in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DE62 LWG registered?

DE62 LWG is a 2012 Volkswagen Amarok, first registered on 7 November 2012.

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