Volkswagen Amarok MOT Results

Registered in 2013
74.2% pass rate
from 2,048 tests in 2021
(31% better than other 2013 vans)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2013 vans and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Amarok is unusually good or bad.

  • 11% fail on Brakes
    • 8.4% fail on Brake performance (60% worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 5.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (47% worse than other 2013 vans)
        • 3.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 1.5% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (39 times worse than other 2013 vans)
        • 0.098% fail on Gradient tester (sp) (72 times worse than other 2013 vans)
        • 0.049% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 3.4% fail on Service brake performance (110% worse than other 2013 vans)
        • 3.3% fail on Rbt (110% worse than other 2013 vans)
          • 2.9% fail on Service brake performance (130% worse than other 2013 vans)
          • 0.54% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.098% fail on Decelerometer (13 times worse than other 2013 vans)
          • 0.098% fail on Service brake performance (17 times worse than other 2013 vans)
        • 0.049% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.049% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.1% fail on Parking brake performance (79% worse than other 2013 vans)
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt (64% worse than other 2013 vans)
          • 1.8% fail on Parking brake performance (73% worse than other 2013 vans)
          • 0.098% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.049% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.20% fail on Plate brake tester (4 times worse than other 2013 vans)
          • 0.15% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (9 times worse than other 2013 vans)
          • 0.049% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.098% fail on Decelerometer (9 times worse than other 2013 vans)
          • 0.049% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.049% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.93% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.78% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.63% fail on Service brake imbalance (110% worse than other 2013 vans)
          • 0.20% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.15% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (14 times worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.39% fail on Brake performance not tested (180% worse than other 2013 vans)
    • 2.6% fail on Mechanical brake components (34% better than other 2013 vans)
      • 2.1% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.0% fail on Brake pads (33% better than other 2013 vans)
        • 0.15% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.34% fail on Brake discs and drums (73% better than other 2013 vans)
        • 0.24% fail on Brake discs (80% better than other 2013 vans)
        • 0.098% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.20% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.20% fail on Cable
    • 0.93% fail on Parking brake control (110% worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.93% fail on Lever (110% worse than other 2013 vans)
    • 0.44% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.39% fail on Hand lever (2 times worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.098% fail on Pedal (79% better than other 2013 vans)
    • 0.44% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (2 times worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.44% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (17 times worse than other 2013 vans)
    • 0.34% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (63% better than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.34% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.15% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.098% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.049% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.049% fail on Valves
    • 0.049% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.049% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 7.9% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (54% better than other 2013 vans)
    • 2.2% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 2.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 2.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim (41% better than other 2013 vans)
      • 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim (40% better than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.15% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.0% fail on Headlamps (36% better than other 2013 vans)
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp
    • 1.0% fail on Stop lamp (80% better than other 2013 vans)
    • 0.83% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (85% better than other 2013 vans)
    • 0.59% fail on Direction indicators (76% better than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.59% fail on Flashing type (76% better than other 2013 vans)
        • 0.44% fail on Individual direction indicators (71% better than other 2013 vans)
        • 0.098% fail on Side repeaters (90% better than other 2013 vans)
        • 0.049% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.59% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.34% fail on Trailer electrical socket (2 times worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.098% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.098% fail on Horn
      • 0.049% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.15% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.15% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.098% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.098% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.049% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.049% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 4.2% fail on Suspension (61% better than other 2013 vans)
    • 1.6% fail on Springs (45% better than other 2013 vans)
      • 1.5% fail on Coil springs (37% better than other 2013 vans)
        • 1.5% fail on Coil spring (37% better than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.098% fail on Leaf springs (81% better than other 2013 vans)
        • 0.098% fail on Leaf spring
    • 1.5% fail on Anti-roll bars (57% better than other 2013 vans)
      • 1.4% fail on Pins and bushes (100% worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.098% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (83% better than other 2013 vans)
    • 0.68% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.29% fail on Suspension arms (92% better than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.20% fail on Pins and bushes (90% better than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.098% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.20% fail on Wheel bearings (79% better than other 2013 vans)
  • 3.2% fail on Tyres (41% better than other 2013 vans)
    • 1.9% fail on Tread depth (41% better than other 2013 vans)
    • 1.5% fail on Condition (38% better than other 2013 vans)
    • 0.049% fail on Size/type
  • 3.2% fail on Visibility (54% better than other 2013 vans)
    • 1.8% fail on Wipers (42% better than other 2013 vans)
    • 1.3% fail on Washers (59% better than other 2013 vans)
    • 0.15% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.15% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.049% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.049% fail on View to rear
      • 0.049% fail on Mirrors
  • 1.9% fail on Steering (41% better than other 2013 vans)
    • 1.4% fail on Steering gear (5 times worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 1.4% fail on Steering rack (6 times worse than other 2013 vans)
    • 0.24% fail on Steering linkage components (91% better than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.20% fail on Track rod end (92% better than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.049% fail on Other components
        • 0.049% fail on Steering linkage
    • 0.15% fail on Power steering
      • 0.15% fail on Other components
    • 0.098% fail on Steering play
      • 0.098% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.049% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.049% fail on Universal joint
  • 1.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (59% better than other 2013 vans)
    • 1.3% fail on Exhaust emissions (63% better than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.93% fail on Compression ignition (67% better than other 2013 vans)
        • 0.88% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (51% better than other 2013 vans)
        • 0.049% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.049% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
      • 0.44% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.44% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.24% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.15% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.098% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks (10 times worse than other 2013 vans)
  • 0.98% fail on Identification of the vehicle (93% worse than other 2013 vans)
    • 0.98% fail on Registration plates (94% worse than other 2013 vans)
  • 0.98% fail on Body, chassis, structure (81% better than other 2013 vans)
    • 0.29% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.20% fail on Pipe (2 times worse than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.049% fail on Hose
      • 0.049% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.20% fail on Exhaust system (73% better than other 2013 vans)
    • 0.20% fail on Transmission (94% better than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.20% fail on Drive shafts (94% better than other 2013 vans)
        • 0.20% fail on Joints (94% better than other 2013 vans)
    • 0.20% fail on Doors
      • 0.15% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.15% fail on Door condition
      • 0.098% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.098% fail on Door condition
      • 0.049% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.049% fail on Door condition
    • 0.049% fail on Towbar
      • 0.049% fail on Coupling
    • 0.049% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.049% fail on Bracket
    • 0.049% fail on Body
      • 0.049% fail on Panel
  • 0.44% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.44% fail on Attachment (160% worse than other 2013 vans)
  • 0.34% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (74% better than other 2013 vans)
    • 0.15% fail on Seat belts (79% better than other 2013 vans)
      • 0.15% fail on Condition (74% better than other 2013 vans)
    • 0.15% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (77% better than other 2013 vans)
    • 0.049% fail on Airbags
      • 0.049% fail on Drivers airbag