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SJ13 XBD

2013 Volkswagen Amarok

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

202,048 mi
Last recorded202,048 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Amarok88,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ13 XBD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelAmarok
Year2013
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 202,048 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Taped up (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 202,046 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Taped up (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 187,602 miles

Handbrake effort only just met

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Taped up (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2024 187,592 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 166,512 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 166,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Both mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2022 146,464 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 146,462 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 126,568 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 5 Jul 2021 126,566 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 106,397 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 106,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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 26 Mar 2018 95,839 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both D-bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing heavily on inside edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 78,949 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 51,732 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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SJ13 XBD is a 2013 Volkswagen Amarok in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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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SJ13 XBD is a 2013 Volkswagen Amarok, first registered on 28 March 2013.

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