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DF12 KZJ

2012 Volkswagen Amarok

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,987 mi
Last recorded140,987 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Amarok89,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 KZJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelAmarok
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 140,987 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 138,684 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 133,668 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Rack bushes worn (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2023 129,838 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering rack bushes worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2023 129,835 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering rack bushes worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 124,123 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 117,846 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2020 106,351 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2020 106,351 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/55/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2019 101,642 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 93,367 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 73,547 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 54,501 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 37,651 miles

MIL Illuminated

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

Fail 22 Jul 2015 37,651 miles

MIL Illuminated

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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DF12 KZJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Amarok in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DF12 KZJ registered?

DF12 KZJ is a 2012 Volkswagen Amarok, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is DF12 KZJ safe to buy?

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