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DN61 OUB

2012 Volkswagen Amarok

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,836 mi
Last recorded177,836 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Amarok89,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN61 OUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelAmarok
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 177,836 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 177,513 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 164,489 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Slightly rough (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn Slight play at steering wheel from top bearing or adjuster mechanism area. (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 164,454 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split in two places and damaged at base (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split throughout exposing rack (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Slightly rough (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn Slight play at steering wheel from top bearing or adjuster mechanism area. (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 155,979 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 155,958 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 143,502 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 131,150 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 120,780 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

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

Near side rear shock absorber heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Steering noisy and tight

Pass 3 Mar 2020 105,412 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 105,411 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 96,991 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 96,991 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested light not working (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 86,930 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 86,928 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 75,049 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 60,462 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads very close. advise replacements (3.5.1g)

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

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

brake pedal anti slip worn on edge.

no Emissions detected.

Pass 22 Dec 2014 47,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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DN61 OUB is a 2012 Volkswagen Amarok in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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DN61 OUB is a 2012 Volkswagen Amarok, first registered on 1 January 2012.

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