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G8 ULR

2013 Volkswagen Amarok

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

172,626 mi
Last recorded172,626 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Amarok88,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 ULR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelAmarok
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 172,626 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 154,035 miles

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

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

n/s washer jets not spraying but o/s covers screen

steering rack mountings slight play

Pass 2 Aug 2023 139,009 miles

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))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 139,008 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Screen cracked (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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 21 Apr 2022 123,909 miles

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))

Fail 8 Apr 2022 123,900 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 107,295 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 87,563 miles

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

offside rear brake noisey

Fail 26 Sep 2019 87,563 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

offside rear brake noisey

Pass 13 Sep 2018 75,034 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 62,176 miles

FRONT BRAKE PAD LININGS OVER HALF WORN

Pass 17 Jun 2016 47,357 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 47,357 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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G8 ULR is a 2013 Volkswagen Amarok in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2013 Volkswagen Amarok models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 88,614 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 13 years old, this Volkswagen Amarok is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G8 ULR registered?

G8 ULR is a 2013 Volkswagen Amarok, first registered on 27 June 2013.

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