Volkswagen Amarok MOT Results

Registered in 2017
85.7% pass rate
from 2,552 tests in 2021
(37% better than other 2017 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 2017 vans and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Amarok is unusually good or bad.

  • 4.9% fail on Brakes
    • 2.7% fail on Brake performance (38% worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 2.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (79% worse than other 2017 vans)
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.63% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (38 times worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.90% fail on Parking brake performance (180% worse than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.74% fail on Rbt (150% worse than other 2017 vans)
          • 0.74% fail on Parking brake performance (190% worse than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.12% fail on Plate brake tester (10 times worse than other 2017 vans)
          • 0.078% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (18 times worse than other 2017 vans)
          • 0.039% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.039% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.039% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.43% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.43% fail on Rbt
          • 0.39% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.078% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.12% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.078% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.039% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.039% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.039% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.039% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.078% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.2% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.2% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.31% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (2 times worse than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.16% fail on Lever (8 times worse than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.078% fail on Cable
        • 0.078% fail on Linkage (9 times worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.20% fail on Brake discs and drums (72% better than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.20% fail on Brake discs (72% better than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.47% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.47% fail on Lever
    • 0.12% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.078% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.039% fail on Pedal
    • 0.039% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 3.4% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (59% better than other 2017 vans)
    • 1.5% fail on Headlamp aim (40% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 1.4% fail on Headlamp aim (40% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.12% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.86% fail on Stop lamp (47% better than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.35% fail on Headlamps (81% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.35% fail on Headlamp (80% better than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.31% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (80% better than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.16% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (72% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.16% fail on Rear fog lamp (72% better than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.16% fail on Rear fog lamp (72% better than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.16% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.16% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.16% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.16% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.12% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.12% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.078% fail on Direction indicators (94% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.078% fail on Flashing type (94% better than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.078% fail on Side repeaters (91% better than other 2017 vans)
  • 2.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.9% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 2.3% fail on Compression ignition
        • 2.3% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (48% worse than other 2017 vans)
        • 0.039% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
      • 0.55% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.55% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
  • 1.8% fail on Tyres (57% better than other 2017 vans)
    • 1.3% fail on Condition (45% better than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.55% fail on Tread depth (73% better than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.039% fail on Size/type
  • 1.4% fail on Visibility (71% better than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.74% fail on Washers (59% better than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.51% fail on Wipers (81% better than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.20% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.16% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.039% fail on Window
    • 0.039% fail on View to rear
      • 0.039% fail on Mirrors
  • 1.1% fail on Steering (75% worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.78% fail on Steering gear (16 times worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.78% fail on Steering rack (20 times worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.12% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.078% fail on Track rod end (80% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.039% fail on Other components
        • 0.039% fail on Steering component
    • 0.078% fail on Power steering
      • 0.078% fail on Other components
    • 0.078% fail on Steering play (5 times worse than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.078% fail on Steering rack (5 times worse than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.039% fail on Steering coupling
      • 0.039% fail on Universal joint
  • 0.74% fail on Suspension (75% better than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.24% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.20% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.20% fail on Anti-roll bars (74% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.16% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.039% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 0.12% fail on Suspension arms (86% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.078% fail on Ball joint (83% better than other 2017 vans)
      • 0.039% fail on Pins and bushes
  • 0.31% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.31% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.31% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.31% fail on Attachment (2 times worse than other 2017 vans)
  • 0.27% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.24% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.20% fail on Condition
      • 0.039% fail on Requirements
    • 0.039% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.20% fail on Body, chassis, structure (87% better than other 2017 vans)
    • 0.039% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.039% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.039% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.039% fail on Towbar
      • 0.039% fail on Safety device
    • 0.039% fail on Transmission
      • 0.039% fail on Drive shafts
        • 0.039% fail on Joints
    • 0.039% fail on Doors
      • 0.039% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.039% fail on Door condition