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VU13 TCJ

2013 Volkswagen Amarok

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

121,719 mi
Last recorded121,719 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Amarok88,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU13 TCJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelAmarok
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 121,719 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 121,719 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs are worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 117,239 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 112,673 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 105,428 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 97,506 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 97,506 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 91,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 81,999 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 81,992 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 76,139 miles

plastic covers fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2017 62,989 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 46,160 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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VU13 TCJ 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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What year was VU13 TCJ registered?

VU13 TCJ is a 2013 Volkswagen Amarok, first registered on 1 March 2013.

Is VU13 TCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU13 TCJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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