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JIW 2990

2013 Volkswagen Amarok

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests27 (23 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.2%

Mileage

152,715 mi
Last recorded152,715 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Amarok88,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIW 2990
MakeVolkswagen
ModelAmarok
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

23 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2025 152,715 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 154,263 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FLOOR / STEP AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 140,825 miles

Nearside Front play in n/s/f steering rack mounting

Pass 18 Apr 2024 139,022 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play BOTH (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 132,906 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 123,275 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 124,469 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 109,681 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack, slight. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 114,788 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 90,406 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 89,474 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 106,392 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 106,392 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 97,342 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 83,751 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 75,981 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 88,460 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 75,705 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 77,853 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 64,156 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 70,163 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2016 70,163 miles

Central Rear Seat belt installation causes a three point belt lap section to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant (5.3.1u)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 52,275 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 39,696 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 30,978 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 29,088 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front brake discs very lipped

high-level stop light not working

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall very worn

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall worn

rear brake discs slightly lipped

Fail 1 May 2013 29,084 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front brake discs very lipped

high-level stop light not working

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall very worn

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall worn

rear brake discs slightly lipped

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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JIW 2990 is a 2013 Volkswagen Amarok in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JIW 2990 registered?

JIW 2990 is a 2013 Volkswagen Amarok, first registered on 16 December 2013.

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