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DK12 YYM

2012 Volkswagen Amarok

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

175,854 mi
Last recorded175,854 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Amarok89,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK12 YYM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelAmarok
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 175,854 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 163,808 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2024 154,878 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 141,774 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 129,964 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 122,935 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 24 May 2019 105,390 miles

Rear shock absorbers rusty.

Pass 22 May 2018 94,371 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 83,208 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 83,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 74,205 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 74,205 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 52,946 miles

slight oil leak from transfer box

Fail 5 Feb 2015 52,946 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

slight oil leak from transfer box

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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DK12 YYM is a 2012 Volkswagen Amarok in White 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK12 YYM registered?

DK12 YYM is a 2012 Volkswagen Amarok, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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