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SY04 FBJ

2013 Volkswagen Amarok

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

109,162 mi
Last recorded109,162 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Amarok88,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY04 FBJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelAmarok
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 109,162 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

front springs corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2025 109,161 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

front springs corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2025 102,169 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 102,169 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 97,586 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 4 Dec 2023 97,586 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Excessive Play at Lower Steering column Universal Joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 88,318 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 84,753 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush that shocker bolds through (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 79,985 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 79,985 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2019 76,445 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2019 76,444 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing not checked due to excessive bind

Pass 1 Feb 2019 72,964 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front both tyres worn inside shoulder

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 68,899 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 53,470 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 36,198 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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SY04 FBJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Amarok in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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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SY04 FBJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Amarok, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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