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DU12 UCV

2012 Volkswagen Amarok

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

158,360 mi
Last recorded158,360 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Amarok89,977 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 UCV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelAmarok
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 158,360 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 158,308 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 146,154 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2024 145,133 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 129,822 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 129,330 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 116,877 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 101,132 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 98,691 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 94,908 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 89,811 miles

rev limiter fitted

Fail 26 Feb 2018 89,811 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rev limiter fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2017 73,326 miles

emissions not tested,unable to rev up,rev limiter fitted.

Pass 22 Mar 2016 57,632 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 41,430 miles

emissions too low to detect dpf fitted. several high level b/light bulbs not working

Pass 12 Mar 2015 41,430 miles

emissions too low to detect,several high level brake lamp bulbs not working

Pass 12 Mar 2015 41,430 miles

no emissions results non detected dpf fitted several high level brake light bulbs not working

Fail 11 Mar 2015 41,430 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

no emissions results non detected dpf fitted several high level brake light bulbs not working

Fail 11 Mar 2015 41,430 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

no emissions detected ..dpf fitted note,several high level brake light bulbs not working

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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DU12 UCV is a 2012 Volkswagen Amarok in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DU12 UCV registered?

DU12 UCV is a 2012 Volkswagen Amarok, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is DU12 UCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU12 UCV shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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