Volkswagen Amarok MOT Results

Registered in 2015
78.9% pass rate
from 3,202 tests in 2021
(29% better than other 2015 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 2015 vans and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Amarok is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.4% fail on Brakes (18% better than other 2015 vans)
    • 3.3% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.59% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (23 times worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.0% fail on Rbt
          • 0.94% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.094% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.062% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.062% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.031% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.031% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.81% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.69% fail on Rbt
          • 0.62% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.062% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.094% fail on Decelerometer (9 times worse than other 2015 vans)
          • 0.062% fail on Parking brake performance (49 times worse than other 2015 vans)
          • 0.031% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.031% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.031% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.44% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.41% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.31% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.031% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.19% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.9% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.5% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.4% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.094% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.47% fail on Brake discs and drums (51% better than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.41% fail on Brake discs (57% better than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.062% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.16% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.094% fail on Cable
        • 0.031% fail on Lever
        • 0.031% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 0.47% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.37% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.12% fail on Electronic stability control (70% better than other 2015 vans)
    • 0.37% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.37% fail on Lever
    • 0.25% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.16% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.094% fail on Pedal (73% better than other 2015 vans)
    • 0.094% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.062% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.031% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.062% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 6.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (41% better than other 2015 vans)
    • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.031% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.3% fail on Stop lamp (44% better than other 2015 vans)
    • 1.3% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.3% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.2% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.031% fail on Switch
    • 1.2% fail on Headlamps (46% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp (47% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.062% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.69% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (70% better than other 2015 vans)
    • 0.25% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.22% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.031% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.19% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.19% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.12% fail on Direction indicators (92% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.12% fail on Flashing type (92% better than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.12% fail on Individual direction indicators (81% better than other 2015 vans)
    • 0.12% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.12% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.031% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 3.8% fail on Suspension (42% better than other 2015 vans)
    • 1.4% fail on Anti-roll bars (31% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 1.4% fail on Pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.031% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.0% fail on Shock absorbers (98% worse than other 2015 vans)
    • 0.91% fail on Springs (58% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.87% fail on Coil springs (55% better than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.87% fail on Coil spring (55% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.031% fail on Leaf springs
        • 0.031% fail on Leaf spring
    • 0.41% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.25% fail on Suspension arms (87% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.16% fail on Pins and bushes (80% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.062% fail on Ball joint (94% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.031% fail on Suspension arm
    • 0.031% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.031% fail on Ball joint
  • 3.2% fail on Tyres (34% better than other 2015 vans)
    • 1.7% fail on Tread depth (37% better than other 2015 vans)
    • 1.7% fail on Condition (31% better than other 2015 vans)
    • 0.031% fail on Size/type
  • 2.8% fail on Visibility (51% better than other 2015 vans)
    • 1.6% fail on Washers (36% better than other 2015 vans)
    • 1.00% fail on Wipers (61% better than other 2015 vans)
    • 0.19% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.19% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.062% fail on View to rear (86% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.062% fail on Mirrors (86% better than other 2015 vans)
    • 0.031% fail on Bonnet
  • 1.4% fail on Steering
    • 0.87% fail on Steering gear (7 times worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.87% fail on Steering rack (8 times worse than other 2015 vans)
    • 0.25% fail on Power steering
      • 0.094% fail on Operation
      • 0.094% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.062% fail on Other components
    • 0.16% fail on Steering play (4 times worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.16% fail on Steering rack (4 times worse than other 2015 vans)
    • 0.094% fail on Steering linkage components (94% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.094% fail on Track rod end (94% better than other 2015 vans)
    • 0.031% fail on Steering column
  • 1.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (59% better than other 2015 vans)
    • 0.94% fail on Exhaust emissions (60% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.59% fail on Compression ignition (68% better than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.47% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (62% better than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.094% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.031% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 0.34% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.34% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.12% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.094% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.031% fail on Other leaks
  • 0.66% fail on Body, chassis, structure (78% better than other 2015 vans)
    • 0.19% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.16% fail on Pipe (6 times worse than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.031% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.19% fail on Transmission (89% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.16% fail on Drive shafts (90% better than other 2015 vans)
        • 0.16% fail on Joints (90% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.031% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.031% fail on Prop shaft
    • 0.062% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.062% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.062% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.062% fail on Body (83% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.031% fail on Panel
      • 0.031% fail on Other body component
    • 0.031% fail on Chassis
      • 0.031% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.031% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.031% fail on Towbar
      • 0.031% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.031% fail on Doors
      • 0.031% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.031% fail on Door condition
  • 0.59% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (48% better than other 2015 vans)
    • 0.34% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.25% fail on Seat belts (62% better than other 2015 vans)
      • 0.25% fail on Condition (58% better than other 2015 vans)
  • 0.50% fail on Road Wheels (170% worse than other 2015 vans)
    • 0.50% fail on Attachment (2 times worse than other 2015 vans)
  • 0.47% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.47% fail on Registration plates