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DK12 YZV

2012 Volkswagen Amarok

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

180,233 mi
Last recorded180,233 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Amarok89,977 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 180,233 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 170,343 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle Box's (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2023 170,343 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle Box's (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 159,801 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2021 118,889 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 78,543 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 78,501 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 78,500 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both attachment bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak at gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 77,032 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear. (5.2.3 (e))

emissions not detected.

Pass 26 Oct 2018 73,080 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges.

emissions not detected.

Fail 26 Oct 2018 73,080 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire at engine. (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges.

emissions not detected.

Pass 1 Sep 2017 67,102 miles

Diesel smoke test not detected

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 57,149 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 57,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and nearside (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 43,005 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 41,753 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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DK12 YZV is a 2012 Volkswagen Amarok in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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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DK12 YZV is a 2012 Volkswagen Amarok, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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