VOLKSWAGEN AMAROK MOT pass rate
84.1% of 39,248 VOLKSWAGEN AMAROK MOT tests pass.
The AMAROK passes its MOT 84.1% of the time — well above the average across all VOLKSWAGEN models, which sits at 79.0%.
The VOLKSWAGEN AMAROK has a pass rate of 84.1%, a little higher than the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 89.7% at 3–6 years to 77.4% at 10–15 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | too few tests (17) | 17 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 89.7% | 11,605 | 64,087 miles |
| 6–10 years | 83.8% | 18,813 | 94,827 miles |
| 10–15 years | 77.4% | 8,813 | 124,893 miles |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the VOLKSWAGEN AMAROK
The most common reason the VOLKSWAGEN AMAROK fails its MOT is brakes — present in 56.8% of failed tests, most often logged as "Efficiency below requirements".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 56.8% | Efficiency below requirements |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 42.5% | Not working |
| Suspension | 26.5% | Pin or bush excessively worn |
| Tyres | 13.3% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 11.8% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Visibility | 11.0% | Provides insufficient washer liquid |
| Steering | 7.4% | Insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings |
| Body, chassis, structure | 4.0% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Identification of the vehicle | 3.3% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.9% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
Related VOLKSWAGEN models
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF — 80.7% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO — 74.5% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER — 74.6% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN — 86.7% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT — 76.9% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN CADDY — 76.6% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the VOLKSWAGEN AMAROK?
- 84.1% of VOLKSWAGEN AMAROK MOT tests pass, based on 39,248 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the VOLKSWAGEN AMAROK?
- The most common reason the VOLKSWAGEN AMAROK fails its MOT is brakes — present in 56.8% of failed tests, most often logged as "Efficiency below requirements".
- Does this show the VOLKSWAGEN AMAROK's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the VOLKSWAGEN service history guide for how to check and keep one.