Volkswagen Amarok MOT Results

Registered in 2016
83.0% pass rate
from 2,850 tests in 2021
(33% better than other 2016 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 2016 vans and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Amarok is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.3% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (33% better than other 2016 vans)
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.91% fail on Stop lamp (56% better than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.53% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.53% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.53% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.39% fail on Headlamps (80% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.35% fail on Headlamp (81% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.035% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.21% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.18% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.035% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.035% fail on Horn
    • 0.18% fail on Direction indicators (88% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.18% fail on Flashing type (88% better than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.070% fail on Individual direction indicators (85% better than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.070% fail on Side repeaters (93% better than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.035% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.070% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.070% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.035% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.035% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.035% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.035% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 5.0% fail on Brakes (22% better than other 2016 vans)
    • 3.0% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.63% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (30 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt
          • 1.0% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.035% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.035% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.035% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.035% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.77% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.70% fail on Rbt
          • 0.70% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.070% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.070% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (7 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.32% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.32% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.28% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.070% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.070% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (37% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 1.8% fail on Brake linings and pads (30% better than other 2016 vans)
        • 1.7% fail on Brake pads (33% better than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.11% fail on Brake linings (4 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.35% fail on Brake discs and drums (58% better than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.28% fail on Brake discs (66% better than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.070% fail on Brake drums (9 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.035% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.035% fail on Cable
    • 0.39% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.39% fail on Lever
    • 0.21% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (63% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.18% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.11% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.14% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.14% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.035% fail on Pedal
    • 0.11% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (9 times worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.070% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.035% fail on Servos
      • 0.035% fail on Reservoirs
  • 2.7% fail on Tyres (43% better than other 2016 vans)
    • 1.5% fail on Condition (35% better than other 2016 vans)
    • 1.1% fail on Tread depth (54% better than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.11% fail on Size/type
  • 2.5% fail on Visibility (54% better than other 2016 vans)
    • 1.6% fail on Washers
    • 0.60% fail on Wipers (77% better than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.25% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.25% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.18% fail on View to rear
      • 0.18% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.035% fail on Bonnet
  • 1.6% fail on Suspension (64% better than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.91% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.88% fail on Pins and bushes (2 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.070% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.35% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.21% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.14% fail on Springs (91% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.14% fail on Coil springs (90% better than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.11% fail on Coil spring (92% better than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.035% fail on Mounting
    • 0.14% fail on Suspension arms (89% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.070% fail on Pins and bushes (86% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.035% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.035% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 0.77% fail on Steering
    • 0.60% fail on Steering gear (7 times worse than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.60% fail on Steering rack (8 times worse than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.11% fail on Power steering
      • 0.070% fail on Operation
      • 0.035% fail on Other components
    • 0.070% fail on Steering play
      • 0.035% fail on Steering box
      • 0.035% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.035% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.035% fail on Other components
        • 0.035% fail on Steering component
  • 0.53% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.53% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.46% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (49% better than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.39% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.39% fail on Condition
    • 0.11% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.39% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (82% better than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.25% fail on Exhaust emissions (88% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.14% fail on Spark ignition (71% better than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.14% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (69% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.11% fail on Compression ignition (93% better than other 2016 vans)
        • 0.11% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (91% better than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.14% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.14% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.28% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.25% fail on Attachment
    • 0.035% fail on Condition
  • 0.21% fail on Body, chassis, structure (90% better than other 2016 vans)
    • 0.070% fail on Transmission (93% better than other 2016 vans)
      • 0.035% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.035% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.035% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.035% fail on Prop shaft
    • 0.035% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.035% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.035% fail on Pipe
    • 0.035% fail on Towbar
      • 0.035% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.035% fail on Body
      • 0.035% fail on Body condition