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J5 FSH

2013 Volkswagen Amarok

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,927 mi
Last recorded96,927 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Amarok88,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 FSH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelAmarok
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 96,927 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at caliper and part of hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

signs of fuel at filter area

Fail 30 Sep 2025 96,766 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at caliper and part of hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at caliper and part of hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

signs of fuel at filter area

Pass 16 Oct 2024 91,588 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both rear outer casings badly split and water ingress (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 91,239 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both rear outer casings badly split and water ingress (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre at edge of tread on side wall ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY BADLY worn on edge almost to cord (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 85,225 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 79,578 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 71,499 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 65,013 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 58,469 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front imbalance 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 50,073 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low

Diesel smoke test not detected

Fail 18 Oct 2018 49,447 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Both rear tyres wearing low

Diesel smoke test not detected

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 40,427 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2017 40,119 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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J5 FSH 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 J5 FSH registered?

J5 FSH is a 2013 Volkswagen Amarok, first registered on 14 December 2013.

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