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SY13 VLE

2013 Volkswagen Amarok

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

153,150 mi
Last recorded153,150 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Amarok88,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY13 VLE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelAmarok
Year2013
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 153,150 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2025 153,150 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 139,100 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 138,317 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 131,643 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 131,641 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Steering rack bushes worn both sides

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 125,052 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 125,052 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 118,265 miles

Front Steering rack mounting bushes worn

Fail 27 Oct 2020 118,260 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Steering rack mounting bushes worn

Pass 31 Oct 2019 112,280 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2019 112,272 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 95,098 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 95,098 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 74,662 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 66,623 miles

Rear tyres are close to minimum tread depth requirement(1.6mm.)

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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SY13 VLE is a 2013 Volkswagen Amarok in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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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SY13 VLE is a 2013 Volkswagen Amarok, first registered on 10 June 2013.

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