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SJ08 DOS

2013 Volkswagen Amarok

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

78,169 mi
Last recorded78,169 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Amarok88,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ08 DOS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelAmarok
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 78,169 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 74,096 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2025 74,095 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 68,194 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 61,316 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 54,314 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 48,061 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 44,752 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 34,255 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge off side front tyre wearing inner and outre tread near side front wearing outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Dec 2018 34,255 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge off side front tyre wearing inner and outre tread near side front wearing outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both washers (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 27,665 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 27,590 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 22,670 miles

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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SJ08 DOS 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 76.9%.

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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SJ08 DOS is a 2013 Volkswagen Amarok, first registered on 12 October 2013.

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