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DS62 CDK

2012 Volkswagen Amarok

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

175,957 mi
Last recorded175,957 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Amarok89,977 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS62 CDK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelAmarok
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 175,957 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 169,915 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil/diesel around injectors (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 169,906 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil/diesel around injectors (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 163,620 miles

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

emission report not posable

Fail 8 Apr 2024 163,562 miles

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

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

emission report not posable

Pass 24 Mar 2023 155,676 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 155,675 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 148,515 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 140,949 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2021 140,461 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

handbrake lever near end of travel

Pass 19 Mar 2020 118,369 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 118,369 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2019 93,899 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 66,215 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 34,715 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Dec 2015 24,776 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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DS62 CDK is a 2012 Volkswagen Amarok in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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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DS62 CDK is a 2012 Volkswagen Amarok, first registered on 19 December 2012.

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