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Volkswagen Amarok MOT pass rate and common problems

80.5% of Volkswagen Amaroks passed the 2024 MOT (20,324 first tests): 76.0% at the first attempt and 4.6% after a fix at the test centre (PRS), each rounded separately. About 1 in 4 failed the first attempt. For its age, it fails 3% more often than normal: MOT Risk Index 103.1 (95% CI 100.6–105.7; 100 = normal).

Volkswagen Amarok at a glance, 2024 MOT
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
MOT pass rate80.5%incl. 4.6% fixed at the test centre202420324
Passed at the first attempt76.0%all first tests202420324
MOT Risk Index (95% CI 100.6–105.7)103.1index100 = normal for its age · rank 488 of 761 (1 = fails least for its age)202420324
Biggest excess: Brakes12.4per 10011.7 same-age2019–2024106093
Dangerous defects7.5per 10011.2 UK, not age-adjusted2019–2024106093
Advisory items70.7per 100127.1 UK, not age-adjusted2019–2024106093
strip · Volkswagen Amarok · MOT Risk Index · 103.1 vs 100 = normal · 2024
MOT Risk Index · Volkswagen Amarok. 0–240; 100 = normal for its age; median model 92.8 · rank 488 of 761 (1 = fails least for its age). It would rank between 465 and 518 anywhere within its 95% interval, other models held where they are. DVSA, 2024.
Volkswagen Amarok index position among 761 models
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Rank488of 761published models, 1 = fails least for its age202420324
Best rank within its 95% interval465rankother models held where they are202420324
Worst rank within its 95% interval518rankother models held where they are202420324

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Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · full dataset (v5). This model's index moved from 96.0 to 103.1 in the 24 September 2026 release, after duplicate test records were removed, and crossed the normal line.

What actually fails on a Volkswagen Amarok MOT, and how often?

Volkswagen Amarok MOTs fail most often on brakes: 12.4 per 100 tests, against 11.7 for UK vehicles of the same age (2019–2024, n = 106,093).

bar · Volkswagen Amarok · Brakes · 12.4 vs 11.7 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Amarok: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Brakes12.4per 10011.72019–202413111
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment9.7per 10020.22019–202410277
Visibility7.1per 10012.32019–20247537
Suspension5.7per 10011.72019–20246097
Tyres4.2per 1007.52019–20244496
Noise, emissions and leaks1.9per 1002.92019–20241967

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 106,093 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Tyres, brakes and suspension: how does the Volkswagen Amarok compare with vehicles of the same age?

The biggest excess for the Volkswagen Amarok is brakes at age 8: 10.0 failures per 100 tests, against 5.4 for same-age vehicles of comparable models (2019–2024, n = 11,398).

bullet · Volkswagen Amarok · Tyres, age 3 · 2.6 vs 4.2 · 2019–2024
Tyres, age 3: 2.6 vs 4.2. Brakes, age 3: 2.9 vs 1.8. Suspension, age 3: 0.8 vs 0.6. Tyres, age 4: 2.6 vs 4.5. Brakes, age 4: 4.2 vs 2.4. Suspension, age 4: 1.0 vs 1.2. Tyres, age 5: 2.7 vs 5.1. Brakes, age 5: 5.4 vs 3.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Amarok: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, age 32.6per 1004.22019–202413904
Brakes, age 32.9per 1001.82019–202413904
Suspension, age 30.8per 1000.62019–202413904
Tyres, age 42.6per 1004.52019–202415831
Brakes, age 44.2per 1002.42019–202415831
Suspension, age 41.0per 1001.22019–202415831
Tyres, age 52.7per 1005.12019–202415979
Brakes, age 55.4per 1003.12019–202415979
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension, age 52.2per 1002.22019–202415979
Tyres, age 62.9per 1005.52019–202414713
Brakes, age 67.5per 1003.82019–202414713
Suspension, age 63.2per 1003.72019–202414713
Tyres, age 73.3per 1006.02019–202413139
Brakes, age 78.5per 1004.52019–202413139
Suspension, age 74.9per 1005.72019–202413139
Tyres, age 83.2per 1006.32019–202411398
Brakes, age 810.0per 1005.42019–202411398
Suspension, age 86.6per 1007.82019–202411398

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 20,324 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Volkswagen Amarok's advisory become a fail at the next MOT?

Volkswagen Amarok advisories turn into fails less often than on the median model; the one to watch is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: advisories on it became a fail at the next MOT 20% of the time.

funnel · Volkswagen Amarok · Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment · 20 vs median model · 2019–2024
Advisories on lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: 20 of 100 became a fail on the same item at the next MOT. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Amarok: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment20% next failmedian model2019–2024695
Brakes11.2% next failmedian model2019–20249231
Suspension10.8% next failmedian model2019–20246992
Steering6.8% next failmedian model2019–2024541
Tyres5.2% next failmedian model2019–202412822
Noise, emissions and leaks3.5% next failmedian model2019–20242045
Identification of the vehicle2.5% next failmedian model2019–2024569
Non-component advisories0% next failmedian model2019–20243967

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 20,324 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

My Volkswagen Amarok got an MOT advisory: what gets flagged most?

Volkswagen Amarok MOTs flag tyres most: 26.9 advisories per 100 tests, against 39.7 across UK tests (2019–2024, n = 106,093).

bar · Volkswagen Amarok · Tyres · 26.9 vs 39.7 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Amarok: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres26.9per 10039.72019–202428579
Brakes16.5per 10034.72019–202417549
Suspension14.6per 10026.22019–202415528
Non-component advisories5.6per 1007.82019–20245919
Noise, emissions and leaks3.1per 1005.22019–20243326
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment1per 1002.82019–20241093

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 106,093 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What is likely to fail next on a Volkswagen Amarok?

For Volkswagen Amaroks aged 3 to 5 whose last MOT was a pass, the item most likely to fail at the next MOT is brakes: 5.2% failed on it (2019–2024, n = 22,456).

bar · Volkswagen Amarok · Visibility, under 3 years old, after a pass · 4.6 vs baseline · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Amarok: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Visibility, under 3 years old, after a pass4.6% next fail2019–20246436
Brakes, under 3 years old, after a pass3.6% next fail2019–20246436
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after a pass2.4% next fail2019–20246436
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a pass2.0% next fail2019–20246436
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after a pass1.6% next fail2019–20246436
Suspension, under 3 years old, after a pass0.9% next fail2019–20246436
Steering, under 3 years old, after a pass0.7% next fail2019–20246436
Identification of the vehicle, under 3 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–20246436
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Body, chassis, structure, under 3 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–20246436
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, under 3 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–20246436
Road wheels, under 3 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–20246436
Visibility, under 3 years old, after an advisory6.1% next fail2019–20241827
Brakes, under 3 years old, after an advisory4.2% next fail2019–20241827
Tyres, under 3 years old, after an advisory3.5% next fail2019–20241827
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after an advisory2.8% next fail2019–20241827
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after an advisory1.9% next fail2019–20241827
Suspension, under 3 years old, after an advisory1.3% next fail2019–20241827
Steering, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.7% next fail2019–20241827
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–20241827
Body, chassis, structure, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–20241827
Visibility, under 3 years old, after a fail6.6% next fail2019–20241073
Brakes, under 3 years old, after a fail5.7% next fail2019–20241073
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a fail5.2% next fail2019–20241073
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after a fail4.4% next fail2019–20241073
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after a fail3.5% next fail2019–20241073
Suspension, under 3 years old, after a fail1.2% next fail2019–20241073
Steering, under 3 years old, after a fail0.9% next fail2019–20241073
Body, chassis, structure, under 3 years old, after a fail0.6% next fail2019–20241073
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass5.2% next fail2019–202422456
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass4.4% next fail2019–202422456
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass4.0% next fail2019–202422456
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass2.1% next fail2019–202422456
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass2.1% next fail2019–202422456
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass1.8% next fail2019–202422456
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass1.0% next fail2019–202422456
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.5% next fail2019–202422456
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–202422456
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–202422456
Road wheels, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–202422456
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory7.8% next fail2019–20247978
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory6.9% next fail2019–20247978
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory6.1% next fail2019–20247978
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory3.5% next fail2019–20247978
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory3.2% next fail2019–20247978
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory2.1% next fail2019–20247978
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory1.5% next fail2019–20247978
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.6% next fail2019–20247978
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–20247978
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–20247978
Road wheels, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.1% next fail2019–20247978
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail9.1% next fail2019–20245970
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail7.9% next fail2019–20245970
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail7.6% next fail2019–20245970
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail4.1% next fail2019–20245970
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail4.1% next fail2019–20245970
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail3.9% next fail2019–20245970
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail2.0% next fail2019–20245970
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.7% next fail2019–20245970
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.6% next fail2019–20245970
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.5% next fail2019–20245970
Road wheels, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.4% next fail2019–20245970
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass7.5% next fail2019–202414077
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass7.1% next fail2019–202414077
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass5.5% next fail2019–202414077
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass5.4% next fail2019–202414077
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass2.4% next fail2019–202414077
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass1.6% next fail2019–202414077
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass1.2% next fail2019–202414077
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass1.1% next fail2019–202414077
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.5% next fail2019–202414077
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–202414077
Road wheels, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–202414077
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory10.7% next fail2019–20246903
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory10.6% next fail2019–20246903
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory8.7% next fail2019–20246903
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory8.1% next fail2019–20246903
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory3.5% next fail2019–20246903
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory2.2% next fail2019–20246903
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory1.7% next fail2019–20246903
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory1.5% next fail2019–20246903
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.6% next fail2019–20246903
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–20246903
Road wheels, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–20246903
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail14.8% next fail2019–20246928
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail13.6% next fail2019–20246928
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail9.8% next fail2019–20246928
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail9.8% next fail2019–20246928
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail4.2% next fail2019–20246928
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail2.4% next fail2019–20246928
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail2.4% next fail2019–20246928
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail2.0% next fail2019–20246928
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.9% next fail2019–20246928
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.5% next fail2019–20246928
Road wheels, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.4% next fail2019–20246928
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass11.6% next fail2019–20243638
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass9.2% next fail2019–20243638
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass7.9% next fail2019–20243638
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass6.5% next fail2019–20243638
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass2.5% next fail2019–20243638
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass2.5% next fail2019–20243638
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass2.0% next fail2019–20243638
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass1.4% next fail2019–20243638
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.8% next fail2019–20243638
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.5% next fail2019–20243638
Road wheels, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–20243638
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory16.5% next fail2019–20242267
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory13.4% next fail2019–20242267
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory10.8% next fail2019–20242267
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory9.9% next fail2019–20242267
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory4.5% next fail2019–20242267
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory3.3% next fail2019–20242267
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory3.3% next fail2019–20242267
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory2.6% next fail2019–20242267
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.9% next fail2019–20242267
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–20242267
Road wheels, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–20242267
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail21.4% next fail2019–20242691
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail15.5% next fail2019–20242691
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail13.7% next fail2019–20242691
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail11.1% next fail2019–20242691
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail5.3% next fail2019–20242691
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail4.0% next fail2019–20242691
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail3.8% next fail2019–20242691
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail3.5% next fail2019–20242691
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail1.3% next fail2019–20242691
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail0.7% next fail2019–20242691
Road wheels, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail0.2% next fail2019–20242691
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 76 cars)21.1% next fail2019–202476
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 76 cars)10.5% next fail2019–202476
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 76 cars)7.9% next fail2019–202476
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 76 cars)6.6% next fail2019–202476
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 48 cars)18.8% next fail2019–202448
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 48 cars)12.5% next fail2019–202448
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 48 cars)12.5% next fail2019–202448
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 108 cars)27.8% next fail2019–2024108
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 108 cars)13.0% next fail2019–2024108
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 108 cars)12.0% next fail2019–2024108
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 108 cars)10.2% next fail2019–2024108

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 20,324 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How often does a Volkswagen Amarok get a dangerous MOT defect?

The Volkswagen Amarok gets a dangerous defect less often than the UK average: 7.5 per 100 first tests against 11.2 across the UK. In the same tests, 29.3 major and 8.6 minor defects were recorded per 100 tests (one test can record several).

bullet · Volkswagen Amarok · Dangerous defects · 7.5 vs 11.2 · 2019–2024
Dangerous defects: 7.5 vs 11.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Amarok: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dangerous defects7.5per 10011.22019–2024106093

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 106,093 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id; severity not recorded for some 2018–2021 tests · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Volkswagen Amarok still pass its MOT in a few years?

First-time MOT failures for the Volkswagen Amarok go from 14.3% at age 4 to 40.3% at age 13, against 38.2% for all vehicles aged 13 (2024, n = 20,324).

line · Volkswagen Amarok · Age 4 · 14.3 vs 13.1 · 2024
Age 4: 14.3. Age 13: 40.3. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Amarok: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 414.3% failed first time13.120241679
Age 516.1% failed first time15.120243051
Age 619.6% failed first time17.520242630
Age 723.3% failed first time20.220242123
Age 825.1% failed first time23.320242392
Age 926.0% failed first time26.520242693
Age 1030.3% failed first time30.120242234
Age 1129.8% failed first time33.220241768
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1235.0% failed first time35.720241187
Age 1340.3% failed first time38.22024543

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 20,324 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How does the Volkswagen Amarok compare with vehicles of its own age and size?

At every age shown, Volkswagen Amaroks fail first time no more often than comparable models of the same size class; the biggest difference is at age 11, where they fail less often: 31.4% against 43.1% (2024, n = 3,656).

line · Volkswagen Amarok · Age 3 · 12.8 vs 20.0 · 2024
Age 3: 12.8. Age 13: 40.3. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Amarok: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 312.8% fail20.0202413904
Age 414.9% fail23.1202415831
Age 517.3% fail25.6202415979
Age 620.2% fail29.0202414713
Age 723.3% fail32.5202413139
Age 826.6% fail35.8202411398
Age 928.0% fail38.520248819
Age 1031% fail41.020246017
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1131.4% fail43.120243656
Age 1235.1% fail44.920241771
Age 1340.3% fail46.12024543

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 20,324 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Volkswagen Amarok years should I avoid?

The Volkswagen Amarok build year that fails most for its age is 2012: index 112.7 (95% CI 108.3–117.1) against the model's own age norm of 100 (2019–2024, n = 7,776).

Build year matters for the Volkswagen Amarok: 2012 Volkswagen Amaroks fail more than their age would predict, 2014 ones less. Years whose confidence interval includes normal are shown without a label.

bar · Volkswagen Amarok · Build year 2011 (worse for its age) (rough estimate: 3,625 tests, 95% interval 105.2–117.4) · 111.3 vs 100 = normal · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Amarok: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 2011 (worse for its age) (rough estimate: 3,625 tests, 95% interval 105.2–117.4)111.3index vs own age100 = normal2019–20243625
Build year 2012 (worse for its age)112.7index vs own age100 = normal2019–20247776
Build year 201398.9index vs own age100 = normal2019–202411268
Build year 2014 (better for its age)96.3index vs own age100 = normal2019–202413921
Build year 201599.3index vs own age100 = normal2019–202417264
Build year 201697.8index vs own age100 = normal2019–202415519
Build year 201799.7index vs own age100 = normal2019–202412037
Build year 2018 (worse for its age)105.1index vs own age100 = normal2019–202411246
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 201999index vs own age100 = normal2019–20249642
Build year 2020 (rough estimate: 3,452 tests, 95% interval 91.3–109.5)100.4index vs own age100 = normal2019–20243452

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 20,324 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How much does it cost to fix a Volkswagen Amarok MOT fail?

Expected repair cost per Volkswagen Amarok MOT: about £50 (up to about £95 if more expensive parts are needed), from the chance of failing each item and its most common UK repair price (catalogue estimate, n = 20,324).

Computed, not measured.

bar · Volkswagen Amarok · Expected repair bill · 50.0 vs modal price catalogue · price catalogue
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Amarok: the numbers behind this answer (price catalogue)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Expected repair bill50.0GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue20324
Estimated range lower50.0GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue20324
Estimated range upper95.0GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue20324
Brakes: Front brake pads (parts + labour, typical hatchback)18.6GBP expected contribution150price catalogue20324
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Battery replacement (standard 12V lead-acid)13.6GBP expected contribution140price catalogue20324
Suspension: Suspension coil spring (single corner)10.3GBP expected contribution180price catalogue20324
Noise, emissions and leaks: Exhaust rear silencer3.8GBP expected contribution200price catalogue20324
Tyres: Tyre (single mid-range 16" fitted)3.8GBP expected contribution90price catalogue20324

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: price catalogue · n = 20,324 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Volkswagen Amarok more reliable than similar cars?

Of 8 similar models, 2 fail less often for their age than the Volkswagen Amarok and 6 as often or more. The Volkswagen Amarok has an MOT Risk Index of 103.1, where 100 = normal for its age (2024, n = 20,324).

bar · Volkswagen Amarok · Volkswagen Amarok (this model) · 103.1 vs 100 = normal · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Amarok: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Volkswagen Amarok (this model)103.1index100 = normal202420324
Mitsubishi L200109.3index103.1202487555
Toyota Hilux114.3index103.1202471998
Isuzu D-Max132index103.1202433786
Ford Ranger121.4index103.12024108814
Nissan Navara126.6index103.1202472755
Mercedes-Benz X-Class130.3index103.120243594
Ford F15059.3index103.12024725
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dodge Ram50.3index103.120241084

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 20,324 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Volkswagen Amarok normally do?

At age 8, the median Volkswagen Amarok had covered 88,972 miles by its MOT; the middle half ranged from 68,133 to 115,483 miles (2024, n = 2,392).

line · Volkswagen Amarok · Age 4 median · 50317 vs baseline · 2024
Age 4 median: 50317. Age 13 P75: 159726. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Amarok: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 4 median50317miles20241679
Age 4 P2536498miles20241679
Age 4 P7569364miles20241679
Age 5 median58952miles20243051
Age 5 P2542774miles20243051
Age 5 P7579994miles20243051
Age 6 median71884miles20242630
Age 6 P2553258miles20242630
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 6 P7594910miles20242630
Age 7 median80916miles20242123
Age 7 P2560856miles20242123
Age 7 P75105462miles20242123
Age 8 median88972miles20242392
Age 8 P2568133miles20242392
Age 8 P75115483miles20242392
Age 9 median97687miles20242693
Age 9 P2575997miles20242693
Age 9 P75124980miles20242693
Age 10 median106343miles20242234
Age 10 P2583984miles20242234
Age 10 P75135095miles20242234
Age 11 median121813miles20241768
Age 11 P2596560miles20241768
Age 11 P75149416miles20241768
Age 12 median122602miles20241187
Age 12 P2599490miles20241187
Age 12 P75151022miles20241187
Age 13 median130035miles2024543
Age 13 P25105388miles2024543
Age 13 P75159726miles2024543

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 20,324 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does high mileage mean more Volkswagen Amarok MOT failures at the same age?

At ages 6–9, 10.5% of Volkswagen Amaroks with under 40,000 miles failed first time, against 30.7% of those with over 140,000 miles (2024, n = 1,533). Inside this age group, higher mileage goes with more failures.

bar · Volkswagen Amarok · Age 3–5, <40k miles · 9.7 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Amarok: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3–5, <40k miles9.7% failed first time20241181
Age 3–5, 40-70k miles15.7% failed first time20242063
Age 3–5, 70-100k miles18.5% failed first time20241024
Age 3–5, 100-140k miles (rough estimate: 397 tests, 95% interval 18.6–26.8%)22.4% failed first time2024397
Age 3–5, 140k+ miles (rough estimate: 82 tests, 95% interval 15.4–33.4%)23.2% failed first time202482
Age 6–9, <40k miles10.5% failed first time2024504
Age 6–9, 40-70k miles17.8% failed first time20242645
Age 6–9, 70-100k miles24.1% failed first time20243293
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 6–9, 100-140k miles28.6% failed first time20242366
Age 6–9, 140k+ miles30.7% failed first time20241029
Age 10–14, <40k miles (rough estimate: 60 tests, 95% interval 6.9–24.2%)13.3% failed first time202460
Age 10–14, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 466 tests, 95% interval 19.6–27.2%)23.2% failed first time2024466
Age 10–14, 70-100k miles27.1% failed first time20241335
Age 10–14, 100-140k miles32.6% failed first time20242164
Age 10–14, 140k+ miles38.3% failed first time20241704

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 20,324 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Volkswagen Amarok last?

26.1% of Volkswagen Amaroks tested had reached 100,000 miles, and 5.9% had reached 150,000 (2024, n = 27,468).

line · Volkswagen Amarok · 100,000 miles · 26.1 vs baseline · 2024
100,000 miles: 26.1. 200,000 miles: 1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Amarok: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
100,000 miles26.1% of tested cars202427468
150,000 miles5.9% of tested cars20246248
200,000 miles1% of tested cars20241055

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 20,324 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Volkswagen Amarok driven more or less than average, and does that change the picture?

Matched on annual mileage as well as age, the Volkswagen Amarok index is 82.9, against 98.5 on age alone (2019–2024, n = 20,324).

slope · Volkswagen Amarok · Age and mileage adjusted index · 82.9 vs 98.5 · 2019–2024
Age and mileage adjusted index: 98.5 vs 82.9. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Amarok: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age and mileage adjusted index82.9index98.52019–202420324

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 20,324 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Volkswagen Amarok fuel fails its MOT less?

All Volkswagen Amaroks tested were diesel: 24.0% failed first time (2024, n = 20,323).

bar · Volkswagen Amarok · Diesel · 24.0 vs other fuels · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Amarok: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Diesel24.0% fail first timeother fuels202420323

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 20,324 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Volkswagen Amarok engine is best?

No Volkswagen Amarok engine band clearly fails less or more for its age: the capacity bands are within 5 index points of each other or their 95% intervals overlap (2024, n = 20,324).

bar · Volkswagen Amarok · Diesel over 2.0 litre · 98.4 vs 100 = model average · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Amarok: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Diesel over 2.0 litre98.4index vs model norm100 = model average202435326
Diesel 1.8–2.0 litre100.5index vs model norm100 = model average202470735

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 20,324 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Where in Britain does the Volkswagen Amarok fail its MOT most?

Volkswagen Amarok fails first-time MOTs most in Harrogate (HG): 30.0% against 21.0% across Britain for this model, both 2019–2024 (2024, n = 287).

First-time failure rates for the Volkswagen Amarok range from 13.7% to 29.4% by area, before allowing for age: a narrower spread than for the typical model.

map · Volkswagen Amarok · Harrogate (HG) (rough estimate: 287 tests, 95% interval 25.0–35.5%) · 30.0 vs 24.0 · 2024
Scotland. N. England. Wales. London. S. West. % failing. 15%. 27%. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Amarok: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Harrogate (HG) (rough estimate: 287 tests, 95% interval 25.0–35.5%)30.0% fail first time24.02024287
Falkirk (FK) (rough estimate: 322 tests, 95% interval 24.8–34.7%)29.5% fail first time24.02024322
Aberdeen (AB)29.4% fail first time24.020242837
London E (E) (rough estimate: 269 tests, 95% interval 7.3–14.6%)10.4% fail first time24.02024269
Enfield (EN) (rough estimate: 472 tests, 95% interval 8.7–14.4%)11.2% fail first time24.02024472
London SE (SE) (rough estimate: 257 tests, 95% interval 9.0–17.0%)12.4% fail first time24.02024257
Llandrindod Wells (LD) (rough estimate: 200 tests, 95% interval 22.7–35.1%)28.5% fail first time24.02024200
Perth (PH)28.3% fail first time24.02024700
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Exeter (EX)28.1% fail first time24.020241244
Dundee (DD) (rough estimate: 470 tests, 95% interval 24.0–32.1%)27.9% fail first time24.02024470
Torquay (TQ) (rough estimate: 396 tests, 95% interval 23.1–31.9%)27.3% fail first time24.02024396
Plymouth (PL)27.2% fail first time24.020241156
Bath (BA)27.1% fail first time24.02024954
Kirkcaldy (KY) (rough estimate: 436 tests, 95% interval 22.5–30.7%)26.4% fail first time24.02024436
Lincoln (LN)26.2% fail first time24.02024752
Edinburgh (EH)26.1% fail first time24.02024829
Truro (TR)25.4% fail first time24.02024731
Darlington (DL)24.9% fail first time24.02024934
Southampton (SO)24.8% fail first time24.020241095
Portsmouth (PO)24.6% fail first time24.020241230
Galashiels (TD) (rough estimate: 356 tests, 95% interval 20.3–29.2%)24.4% fail first time24.02024356
Stockport (SK)24.1% fail first time24.02024714
Huddersfield (HD) (rough estimate: 347 tests, 95% interval 19.7–28.7%)23.9% fail first time24.02024347
York (YO)23.6% fail first time24.020241510
Bournemouth (BH)23.6% fail first time24.020241047
Taunton (TA)23.6% fail first time24.020241005
Blackpool (FY) (rough estimate: 257 tests, 95% interval 18.6–28.9%)23.4% fail first time24.02024257
Guildford (GU)23.3% fail first time24.020241354
Bristol (BS)23.3% fail first time24.020241151
Ipswich (IP)23.2% fail first time24.020242185
Dorchester (DT)23.1% fail first time24.02024592
Swansea (SA)23.0% fail first time24.020241386
Bromley (BR) (rough estimate: 205 tests, 95% interval 17.7–29.2%)22.9% fail first time24.02024205
Chester (CH)22.8% fail first time24.02024692
Cambridge (CB)22.8% fail first time24.02024776
Carlisle (CA)22.8% fail first time24.02024988
Salisbury (SP)22.7% fail first time24.02024603
Canterbury (CT)22.6% fail first time24.02024888
Newcastle (NE)22.6% fail first time24.020241698
Oxford (OX)22.5% fail first time24.020241459
Leicester (LE)22.4% fail first time24.020242032
Cardiff (CF)22.4% fail first time24.020241369
Worcester (WR)22.2% fail first time24.020241071
Luton (LU) (rough estimate: 261 tests, 95% interval 17.6–27.6%)22.2% fail first time24.02024261
Swindon (SN)22.1% fail first time24.020241071
Peterborough (PE)22.1% fail first time24.020242501
Brighton (BN)22.1% fail first time24.020241097
Dumfries (DG)22.1% fail first time24.02024562
Sunderland (SR) (rough estimate: 248 tests, 95% interval 17.1–27.3%)21.8% fail first time24.02024248
Wigan (WN) (rough estimate: 301 tests, 95% interval 17.3–26.6%)21.6% fail first time24.02024301
Paisley (PA)21.6% fail first time24.02024580
Northampton (NN)21.5% fail first time24.020241632
Norwich (NR)21.5% fail first time24.020242061
Cleveland (TS)21.5% fail first time24.020241072
Reading (RG)21.4% fail first time24.020241687
Lancaster (LA)21.4% fail first time24.02024519
Tonbridge (TN)21.4% fail first time24.020242074
Kirkwall (KW)21.4% fail first time24.02024623
London N (N) (rough estimate: 310 tests, 95% interval 17.1–26.2%)21.3% fail first time24.02024310
Motherwell (ML) (rough estimate: 476 tests, 95% interval 17.8–25.1%)21.2% fail first time24.02024476
Crewe (CW)21.2% fail first time24.02024675
Walsall (WS)21.1% fail first time24.02024705
Leeds (LS)21.0% fail first time24.02024733
Hull (HU)21.0% fail first time24.02024882
Inverness (IV)20.9% fail first time24.020241725
Kingston upon Thames (KT) (rough estimate: 447 tests, 95% interval 17.3–24.8%)20.8% fail first time24.02024447
Telford (TF) (rough estimate: 348 tests, 95% interval 16.8–25.3%)20.7% fail first time24.02024348
Kilmarnock (KA)20.6% fail first time24.02024535
Dudley (DY)20.4% fail first time24.02024702
Oldham (OL) (rough estimate: 447 tests, 95% interval 16.9–24.3%)20.4% fail first time24.02024447
Stoke-on-Trent (ST)20.2% fail first time24.020241246
Outer Hebrides (HS) (rough estimate: 124 tests, 95% interval 14.0–28.1%)20.2% fail first time24.02024124
Shrewsbury (SY)20.1% fail first time24.020241216
Bradford (BD)20.1% fail first time24.02024937
Gloucester (GL)20.0% fail first time24.020241606
Wolverhampton (WV)19.9% fail first time24.02024825
Manchester (M)19.8% fail first time24.02024874
Blackburn (BB)19.7% fail first time24.02024717
St Albans (AL) (rough estimate: 394 tests, 95% interval 15.9–23.7%)19.5% fail first time24.02024394
Glasgow (G)19.4% fail first time24.020241076
Preston (PR)19.3% fail first time24.02024860
Newport (NP)19.0% fail first time24.02024772
Medway (ME)19.0% fail first time24.020241493
Watford (WD) (rough estimate: 264 tests, 95% interval 14.7–24.1%)18.9% fail first time24.02024264
Lerwick (ZE) (rough estimate: 264 tests, 95% interval 14.7–24.1%)18.9% fail first time24.02024264
Coventry (CV)18.9% fail first time24.020241080
Llandudno (LL)18.9% fail first time24.020241700
Milton Keynes (MK)18.9% fail first time24.020241055
Bolton (BL) (rough estimate: 467 tests, 95% interval 15.6–22.6%)18.8% fail first time24.02024467
Derby (DE)18.5% fail first time24.020241462
Redhill (RH)18.5% fail first time24.020241345
Chelmsford (CM)18.4% fail first time24.020241994
Hereford (HR)18.3% fail first time24.020241080
Doncaster (DN)18.3% fail first time24.020241663
London SW (SW) (rough estimate: 121 tests, 95% interval 12.3–26.0%)18.2% fail first time24.02024121
Stevenage (SG)17.8% fail first time24.02024769
Liverpool (L)17.6% fail first time24.02024648
Twickenham (TW)17.6% fail first time24.02024626
Sutton (SM) (rough estimate: 185 tests, 95% interval 12.5–23.4%)17.3% fail first time24.02024185
Durham (DH)17.3% fail first time24.02024649
Colchester (CO)16.9% fail first time24.020241056
Hemel Hempstead (HP)16.9% fail first time24.02024975
Birmingham (B)16.9% fail first time24.020241969
Sheffield (S)16.7% fail first time24.020242241
Croydon (CR)16.7% fail first time24.02024629
Wakefield (WF)16.1% fail first time24.02024719
Warrington (WA)16.0% fail first time24.02024643
Uxbridge (UB) (rough estimate: 226 tests, 95% interval 11.7–21.3%)15.9% fail first time24.02024226
Dartford (DA)15.5% fail first time24.02024878
London NW (NW) (rough estimate: 362 tests, 95% interval 12.1–19.6%)15.5% fail first time24.02024362
Harrow (HA) (rough estimate: 265 tests, 95% interval 11.6–20.3%)15.5% fail first time24.02024265
Nottingham (NG)15.2% fail first time24.020242486
Slough (SL)14.4% fail first time24.02024618
Romford (RM)14.3% fail first time24.02024544
Ilford (IG) (rough estimate: 245 tests, 95% interval 10.5–19.2%)14.3% fail first time24.02024245
Halifax (HX) (rough estimate: 311 tests, 95% interval 10.7–18.5%)14.2% fail first time24.02024311
Southend-on-Sea (SS)13.7% fail first time24.02024790

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 20,324 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does a Volkswagen Amarok rust more than average?

Allowing for age, Volkswagen Amarok MOTs record corrosion failures at 0.3 times the national rate: 0.19% of tests against 0.77% (2024 + geographic layers, n = 20,320).

Computed, not measured.

slope · Volkswagen Amarok · Salt belt susceptibility · 0.3 vs 1 · 2024 + geographic layers
Salt belt susceptibility: 1 vs 0.3. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Amarok: the numbers behind this answer (2024 + geographic layers)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Salt belt susceptibility0.3ratio estimate12024 + geographic layers20320

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 + geographic layers · n = 20,324 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is a Volkswagen Amarok ULEZ compliant?

An estimated 62.6% of Volkswagen Amaroks tested are likely ULEZ-compliant, judged from fuel type and first-use date; check a specific pickup with TfL's vehicle checker (2024).

Computed, not measured.

stacked · Volkswagen Amarok · Likely compliant · 62.6 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Amarok: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Likely compliant62.6% estimate202420324

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 20,324 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do six years of MOTs show about owning a Volkswagen Amarok?

Of failed Volkswagen Amarok MOTs, 33.2% were retested the same day and a further 63.0% within 10 days; the median failed pickup passed its retest after 1 day (2019–2024, n = 15,984).

bar · Volkswagen Amarok · Same-day retest · 33.2 vs failed initial tests · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Amarok: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Same-day retest33.2%failed initial tests2019–202415984
Retest within 10 days63.0%failed initial tests2019–202415984
Clean MOT streak50.3%observed chains2019–202420160
Repeat advisory11.7%observed chains2019–202420160
Decreasing odometer0.6% mileage anomalyobserved chains2019–202422844

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 20,324 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is low mileage better for a Volkswagen Amarok?

Volkswagen Amaroks aged 5 to 5 doing under 5,000 miles a year failed first time in 8.6% of tests, against 15.5% for those doing 8,000 to 12,000 miles (2019–2024, n = 569).

bullet · Volkswagen Amarok · Low-use first-time failure · 8.6 vs 15.5 · 2019–2024
Low-use first-time failure: 8.6 vs 15.5. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Amarok: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Low-use first-time failure8.6%15.52019–2024569
Low-use gap-6.9percentage points8–12k miles2019–2024569

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 20,324 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many years is a Volkswagen Amarok likely to last?

Volkswagen Amaroks aged 10 are forecast to keep taking MOTs for at least 1.5 more years; the survival curve is observed only until age 13, so the true figure is likely higher.

Computed, not measured.

Forecast, not a prediction for a particular car.

bar · Volkswagen Amarok · Age 5 · 4.4 vs baseline · survival forecast
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Amarok: the numbers behind this answer (survival forecast)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 54.4years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 82.3years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 10 (at least; observed only until age 13)1.5years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 12 (at least; observed only until age 13)0.8years forecastsurvival forecast0

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: survival forecast · n = 20,324 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Volkswagen Amaroks are still on the road?

In 2024, for every 100 Volkswagen Amaroks tested at ages 4 to 6, about 4 were tested at age 13 (2024, n = 543).

line · Volkswagen Amarok · Age 3 · 89.7 vs baseline · 2024
Age 3: 89.7. Age 13: 3.5. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Amarok: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 389.7% of age 4–6 baseline202413904
Age 4 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline202415831
Age 5 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline202415979
Age 694.9% of age 4–6 baseline202414713
Age 784.7% of age 4–6 baseline202413139
Age 873.5% of age 4–6 baseline202411398
Age 956.9% of age 4–6 baseline20248819
Age 1038.8% of age 4–6 baseline20246017
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1123.6% of age 4–6 baseline20243656
Age 1211.4% of age 4–6 baseline20241771
Age 133.5% of age 4–6 baseline2024543

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 20,324 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

If a Volkswagen Amarok fails, does it fail again?

27.5% of Volkswagen Amaroks that failed an MOT failed the next one too, against 19.5% after a pass (2019–2024, n = 4,759). The failure most likely to come back is tyres: 26.7% of those fails recurred at the next MOT.

bullet · Volkswagen Amarok · Repeat after fail · 27.5 vs 19.5 · 2019–2024
Repeat after fail: 27.5 vs 19.5. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Amarok: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Repeat after fail27.5%19.52019–20244759

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 20,324 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Volkswagen Amarok faults come together?

On Volkswagen Amaroks, ‘noise, emissions and leaks’ and road Wheels failures turn up together 8.5 times as often as chance would predict (2024, n = 35).

Volkswagen Amarok: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Noise, emissions and leaks + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 35 tests, 95% interval 5.9–11.8)8.5liftexpected joint rate202435
Body, chassis, structure + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 33 tests, 95% interval 4.5–9.2)6.5liftexpected joint rate202433
Body, chassis, structure + Steering (rough estimate: 94 tests, 95% interval 4.9–7.4)6.1liftexpected joint rate202494
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Steering (rough estimate: 42 tests, 95% interval 4.3–8.1)6.0liftexpected joint rate202442
Steering + Suspension (rough estimate: 357 tests, 95% interval 5.2–6.5)5.8liftexpected joint rate2024357
Body, chassis, structure + Suspension (rough estimate: 252 tests, 95% interval 5.0–6.5)5.7liftexpected joint rate2024252
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 85 tests, 95% interval 4.3–6.6)5.4liftexpected joint rate202485
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 180 tests, 95% interval 4.6–6.2)5.3liftexpected joint rate2024180
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Body, chassis, structure + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 391 tests, 95% interval 4.7–5.8)5.3liftexpected joint rate2024391
Body, chassis, structure + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 99 tests, 95% interval 4.2–6.2)5.1liftexpected joint rate202499
Noise, emissions and leaks + Steering (rough estimate: 136 tests, 95% interval 4.2–6.0)5.0liftexpected joint rate2024136
Noise, emissions and leaks + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 43 tests, 95% interval 3.5–6.6)4.9liftexpected joint rate202443
Identification of the vehicle + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 42 tests, 95% interval 3.5–6.5)4.8liftexpected joint rate202442
Brakes + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 74 tests, 95% interval 3.5–5.6)4.4liftexpected joint rate202474
Body, chassis, structure + Brakes (rough estimate: 344 tests, 95% interval 3.9–4.9)4.4liftexpected joint rate2024344
Brakes + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 156 tests, 95% interval 3.7–5.1)4.4liftexpected joint rate2024156
Road Wheels + Suspension (rough estimate: 40 tests, 95% interval 3.0–5.8)4.3liftexpected joint rate202440
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Steering (rough estimate: 441 tests, 95% interval 3.9–4.7)4.3liftexpected joint rate2024441
Identification of the vehicle + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 143 tests, 95% interval 3.6–5.0)4.3liftexpected joint rate2024143
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Suspension (rough estimate: 85 tests, 95% interval 3.4–5.2)4.2liftexpected joint rate202485
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Suspension4.2liftexpected joint rate20241225
Brakes + Steering (rough estimate: 454 tests, 95% interval 3.8–4.5)4.2liftexpected joint rate2024454
Identification of the vehicle + Steering (rough estimate: 29 tests, 95% interval 2.8–6.0)4.1liftexpected joint rate202429
Brakes + Noise, emissions and leaks4.1liftexpected joint rate2024560
Brakes + Suspension4.1liftexpected joint rate20241263
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Tyres (rough estimate: 59 tests, 95% interval 3.1–5.2)4.0liftexpected joint rate202459
Noise, emissions and leaks + Tyres (rough estimate: 224 tests, 95% interval 3.5–4.5)4.0liftexpected joint rate2024224
Identification of the vehicle + Tyres (rough estimate: 58 tests, 95% interval 3.0–5.2)4.0liftexpected joint rate202458
Body, chassis, structure + Identification of the vehicle (rough estimate: 20 tests, 95% interval 2.4–6.2)4.0liftexpected joint rate202420
Road Wheels + Visibility (rough estimate: 58 tests, 95% interval 3.0–5.1)4.0liftexpected joint rate202458
Steering + Tyres (rough estimate: 175 tests, 95% interval 3.3–4.5)3.9liftexpected joint rate2024175
Noise, emissions and leaks + Suspension (rough estimate: 289 tests, 95% interval 3.3–4.2)3.8liftexpected joint rate2024289
Body, chassis, structure + Tyres (rough estimate: 119 tests, 95% interval 3.1–4.4)3.7liftexpected joint rate2024119
Brakes + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment3.6liftexpected joint rate20241915
Road Wheels + Tyres (rough estimate: 25 tests, 95% interval 2.4–5.4)3.6liftexpected joint rate202425
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Visibility (rough estimate: 114 tests, 95% interval 3.0–4.4)3.6liftexpected joint rate2024114
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 446 tests, 95% interval 3.1–3.8)3.4liftexpected joint rate2024446
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Tyres3.4liftexpected joint rate2024731
Identification of the vehicle + Suspension (rough estimate: 65 tests, 95% interval 2.5–4.2)3.3liftexpected joint rate202465
Brakes + Tyres3.2liftexpected joint rate2024721
Suspension + Tyres (rough estimate: 403 tests, 95% interval 2.9–3.5)3.2liftexpected joint rate2024403
Brakes + Identification of the vehicle (rough estimate: 112 tests, 95% interval 2.6–3.8)3.2liftexpected joint rate2024112
Body, chassis, structure + Visibility (rough estimate: 207 tests, 95% interval 2.6–3.4)3liftexpected joint rate2024207
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Visibility3.0liftexpected joint rate20241366
Steering + Visibility (rough estimate: 277 tests, 95% interval 2.6–3.3)2.9liftexpected joint rate2024277
Identification of the vehicle + Visibility (rough estimate: 78 tests, 95% interval 2.0–3.1)2.5liftexpected joint rate202478
Noise, emissions and leaks + Visibility (rough estimate: 297 tests, 95% interval 2.2–2.8)2.5liftexpected joint rate2024297
Tyres + Visibility (rough estimate: 492 tests, 95% interval 2.3–2.7)2.5liftexpected joint rate2024492
Suspension + Visibility2.4liftexpected joint rate2024665
Brakes + Visibility2.3liftexpected joint rate20241097
Body, chassis, structure + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)19tests with both202419
Identification of the vehicle + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)15tests with both202415
Road Wheels + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier)15tests with both202415
Identification of the vehicle + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)9tests with both20249
Road Wheels + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)6tests with both20246

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 20,324 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Has the Volkswagen Amarok had safety recalls?

DVSA lists 8 safety recall campaigns matched to the Volkswagen Amarok; check whether yours has been fixed, using its registration number.

Volkswagen Amarok: the numbers behind this answer (DVSA register)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
DVSA recall campaigns matched8campaignsDVSA registerDVSA register20324

Source: DVSA register; recall effect covers 11 of 761 models · Window: DVSA register · n = 20,324 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What does a Volkswagen Amarok cost to run in a fleet?

Of every 100 Volkswagen Amaroks tested at age 5, about 16 failed the MOT first time; at age 10, about 30. These are one-year rates for different cars tested in the same year, not a fleet followed over time; the steepest one-year step in this cross-section is between cars aged 9 and 10, 4.31 percentage points (2024).

Volkswagen Amarok: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 4 (rough estimate: 1,679 tests, 95% interval 12.8–16.1%)14.3% fail first time20241679
Age 516.1% fail first time20243051
Age 619.6% fail first time20242630
Age 723.3% fail first time20242123
Age 825.1% fail first time20242392
Age 926.0% fail first time20242693
Age 1030.3% fail first time20242234
Age 11 (rough estimate: 1,768 tests, 95% interval 27.7–31.9%)29.8% fail first time20241768
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 12 (rough estimate: 1,187 tests, 95% interval 32.4–37.8%)35.0% fail first time20241187
Age 13 (rough estimate: 543 tests, 95% interval 36.3–44.5%)40.3% fail first time2024543

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 20,324 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does the month of a Volkswagen Amarok MOT matter?

Volkswagen Amaroks fail first time most in October (22.0%, against 30.3% for all vehicles that month) and least in April (20.3%) (2024, n = 20,324).

The month of the MOT makes little difference for the Volkswagen Amarok.

line · Volkswagen Amarok · January · 20.9 vs 31.1 · 2024
January: 20.9. December: 20.4. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Amarok: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
January20.9% fail first time31.120249471
February20.9% fail first time30.020248664
March20.5% fail first time28.3202410752
April20.3% fail first time29.820246409
May20.9% fail first time28.820246954
June20.8% fail first time28.120247814
July21.8% fail first time29.320247492
August21.2% fail first time29.220248041
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
September21.3% fail first time28.2202410526
October22.0% fail first time30.3202410595
November21.4% fail first time30.6202410396
December20.4% fail first time29.320248979

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 20,324 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Not enough tests for… (and why)

What have dealers been told about the Volkswagen Amarok? (US market)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 211 of 761 models). 20,324 initial Volkswagen Amarok tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: NHTSA, US market; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA · n = 20,324 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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Does the Volkswagen Amarok fail inspections in other countries too?

no match in the other-country inspection register. 20,324 initial Volkswagen Amarok tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models · Window: 2024 by country · n = 20,324 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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Real-world MPG against the official figure (manufacturer level)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 19 of 761 models). 20,324 initial Volkswagen Amarok tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: European Commission OBFCM; covers 19 of 761 models · Window: 2021+ cohorts · n = 20,324 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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How to cite this page

MOT Risk Index (2026). Volkswagen Amarok MOT statistics 2024 (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 24 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/volkswagen-amarok/

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Volkswagen Amarok MOT: quick answers

What is the Volkswagen Amarok first-time MOT pass rate?

76.0% of first attempts passed in 2024 (20,324 tests). Retests after repair are excluded; cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) are shown separately.

Why does this number differ from other sites?

Other sites may count retests or all attempts. This page uses 20,324 primary tests: 24.04% failed first time and 80.5% passed when cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) count as passes. The age-adjusted MOT Risk Index 103.1 is shown separately.