Volkswagen Amarok MOT Results

Registered in 2011
66.0% pass rate
from 671 tests in 2021
(22% better than other 2011 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 2011 vans and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Amarok is unusually good or bad.

  • 15% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.7% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (2 times worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 6.7% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 6.7% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 5.1% fail on Headlamps
      • 5.1% fail on Headlamp (59% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.15% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 2.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.89% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (53% better than other 2011 vans)
    • 2.1% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.1% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.1% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 1.2% fail on Stop lamp (79% better than other 2011 vans)
    • 0.30% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.30% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.15% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.15% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 13% fail on Brakes
    • 11% fail on Brake performance (48% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 6.7% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 5.7% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 1.0% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (19 times worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 4.3% fail on Service brake performance (110% worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 4.2% fail on Rbt (100% worse than other 2011 vans)
          • 3.3% fail on Service brake performance (95% worse than other 2011 vans)
          • 1.0% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.15% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake performance
      • 3.4% fail on Parking brake performance (87% worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 3.3% fail on Rbt (84% worse than other 2011 vans)
          • 3.3% fail on Parking brake performance (100% worse than other 2011 vans)
        • 0.15% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.15% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.89% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.75% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.60% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.15% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.15% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.15% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.6% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.0% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 1.0% fail on Electronic stability control (2 times worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 1.5% fail on Parking brake control (190% worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 1.5% fail on Lever (190% worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 1.2% fail on Mechanical brake components (73% better than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.60% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.45% fail on Cable
        • 0.15% fail on Pivot
      • 0.30% fail on Brake linings and pads (90% better than other 2011 vans)
        • 0.30% fail on Brake pads (90% better than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.30% fail on Brake discs and drums (81% better than other 2011 vans)
        • 0.30% fail on Brake drums (17 times worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 0.30% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.30% fail on Pedal
    • 0.15% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.15% fail on Brake fluid
  • 7.2% fail on Visibility
    • 3.7% fail on Washers
    • 3.0% fail on Wipers
    • 0.30% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.30% fail on View to rear
      • 0.30% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.15% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.15% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.15% fail on Windscreen
  • 6.0% fail on Suspension (63% better than other 2011 vans)
    • 3.7% fail on Springs
      • 2.8% fail on Coil springs
        • 2.8% fail on Coil spring
      • 0.89% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.89% fail on Leaf spring
    • 1.5% fail on Anti-roll bars (76% better than other 2011 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.30% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 1.0% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.30% fail on Wheel bearings (80% better than other 2011 vans)
    • 0.15% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.15% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.15% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.15% fail on Ball joint
  • 3.0% fail on Tyres (50% better than other 2011 vans)
    • 2.1% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.0% fail on Condition (60% better than other 2011 vans)
  • 2.7% fail on Steering (48% better than other 2011 vans)
    • 1.2% fail on Steering gear (2 times worse than other 2011 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Steering rack (2 times worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 0.45% fail on Power steering
      • 0.30% fail on Operation
      • 0.15% fail on Other components
    • 0.45% fail on Steering column (24 times worse than other 2011 vans)
    • 0.30% fail on Steering linkage components (93% better than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.30% fail on Track rod end (93% better than other 2011 vans)
    • 0.15% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.15% fail on Steering play
      • 0.15% fail on Steering rack
  • 1.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure (82% better than other 2011 vans)
    • 0.45% fail on Transmission (88% better than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.45% fail on Drive shafts (86% better than other 2011 vans)
        • 0.45% fail on Joints (86% better than other 2011 vans)
    • 0.30% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.15% fail on Pipe
      • 0.15% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.15% fail on Chassis
      • 0.15% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.15% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.15% fail on Bumpers
  • 0.89% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (82% better than other 2011 vans)
    • 0.75% fail on Exhaust emissions (84% better than other 2011 vans)
      • 0.75% fail on Compression ignition (80% better than other 2011 vans)
        • 0.60% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.15% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.15% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.15% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.60% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.60% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.60% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (68% better than other 2011 vans)
    • 0.45% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.15% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.15% fail on Condition
  • 0.15% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.15% fail on Attachment