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DS62 CDU

2012 Volkswagen Amarok

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

166,828 mi
Last recorded166,828 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Amarok89,977 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS62 CDU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelAmarok
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 166,828 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

handbrake / parking brake needs attention

Pass 17 Dec 2024 146,962 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside + nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

parking brake requires repair / adjustment , efficiency on 18%

Fail 10 Dec 2024 146,460 miles

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside + nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

parking brake requires repair / adjustment , efficiency on 18%

Pass 1 Dec 2023 120,196 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear hub seal leaking

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

Fail 1 Dec 2023 120,196 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear hub seal leaking

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 102,708 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 94,423 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 85,620 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 85,614 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2020 83,311 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 76,523 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 69,565 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 54,456 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 37,497 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 37,496 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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 CDU 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 73.3%.

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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What year was DS62 CDU registered?

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

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