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Volkswagen Amarok MOT Results

Registered in 2012
75.0% pass rate
from 1,319 tests in 2017
(26% better than other 2012 vans)
Pass rate by mileage
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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 2012 vans and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Amarok is unusually good or bad.

  • 14% fail on Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment (36% better than other 2012 vans)
    • 5.6% fail on Rear fog lamp (3 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 5.6% fail on Fog lamp (3 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.23% fail on Tell tale (4 times worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 3.6% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.6% fail on Headlamp
    • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim (40% better than other 2012 vans)
    • 1.7% fail on Registration plate lamp (84% better than other 2012 vans)
    • 1.4% fail on Position lamps (82% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Front lamps (82% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.23% fail on Rear lamps (86% better than other 2012 vans)
    • 1.4% fail on Stop lamp (74% better than other 2012 vans)
    • 1.4% fail on Direction indicators (44% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 1.4% fail on Flashing type (44% better than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.91% fail on Individual lamps
        • 0.23% fail on All direction indicators
        • 0.23% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.45% fail on Trailer electrical socket (3 times worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.23% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.15% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.15% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.15% fail on Lamp
      • 0.076% fail on Switch
    • 0.076% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 9.4% fail on Brakes
    • 7.2% fail on Brake performance (110% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 4.3% fail on Parking brake performance (110% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 3.9% fail on Rear wheels (190% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.45% fail on Front wheels
      • 0.38% fail on Brake imbalance
      • 0.30% fail on Brake operation (21 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.23% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.15% fail on Parking brake operation (92 times worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 1.6% fail on Parking brake (140% worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 1.6% fail on Condition (150% worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 1.4% fail on Hub components (62% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 1.4% fail on Brake pads (56% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.076% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.45% fail on Mechanical components (3 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.45% fail on Cable (3 times worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.45% fail on Hydraulic systems (63% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.23% fail on Components (79% better than other 2012 vans)
        • 0.15% fail on Hoses
        • 0.076% fail on Pipes
      • 0.15% fail on Operation
      • 0.076% fail on Leaks
    • 0.38% fail on Service brake control components
      • 0.38% fail on Pedal
        • 0.23% fail on Condition
        • 0.15% fail on Anti-slip
    • 0.38% fail on Restricted movement (3 times worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.076% fail on Electronic stability system
    • 0.076% fail on ABS
  • 3.9% fail on Tyres
    • 2.8% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.4% fail on Condition
  • 3.6% fail on Driver's view of the road (49% better than other 2012 vans)
    • 2.0% fail on Washers
    • 0.83% fail on Wipers (77% better than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.53% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.23% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.076% fail on Bonnet
  • 2.2% fail on Suspension (75% better than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.99% fail on Shock absorbers
      • 0.99% fail on Condition
    • 0.76% fail on Anti-roll bars (67% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.76% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
      • 0.076% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints
    • 0.15% fail on Coil springs (88% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.15% fail on Condition (87% better than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.15% fail on Wheel bearings (82% better than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.076% fail on Front
      • 0.076% fail on Rear
    • 0.076% fail on Leaf springs
      • 0.076% fail on Condition
    • 0.076% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.076% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
    • 0.076% fail on Drive shafts
      • 0.076% fail on Front drive shafts
        • 0.076% fail on Constant velocity joints
  • 1.6% fail on Steering
    • 1.3% fail on Steering system
      • 1.1% fail on Steering rack (9 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.15% fail on Free play
        • 0.15% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.076% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.15% fail on Steering control (5 times worse than other 2012 vans)
      • 0.15% fail on Steering column (13 times worse than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.15% fail on Power steering
      • 0.076% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.076% fail on Rams
  • 0.76% fail on Registration plates and VIN
    • 0.76% fail on Registration plate
  • 0.68% fail on Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
    • 0.45% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.38% fail on Condition
      • 0.076% fail on Requirements
    • 0.23% fail on Supplementary restraint systems
      • 0.23% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp
  • 0.30% fail on Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
    • 0.23% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.15% fail on Pipe
      • 0.076% fail on System
    • 0.076% fail on Exhaust system
  • 0.15% fail on Body, Structure and General Items (83% better than other 2012 vans)
    • 0.076% fail on Body condition
    • 0.076% fail on Doors
      • 0.076% fail on Passengers other
  • 0.076% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.076% fail on Attachment