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AF12 VYC

2012 Volkswagen Amarok

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

139,593 mi
Last recorded139,593 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Amarok89,977 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 VYC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelAmarok
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 139,593 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel bushes (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 139,592 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel bushes (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 135,300 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 135,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2023 129,994 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Sep 2023 129,994 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 125,058 miles

Front Coil spring worn both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 119,756 miles

Front Coil spring worn both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 115,885 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear shock absorbers rusty and n/s has oil staining on it

front brake discs dished

slight travel on footbrake

Fail 29 Sep 2020 115,882 miles

Emissions not tested due to oil level being excessive and amber level warning light on (8.2.2.2 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear shock absorbers rusty and n/s has oil staining on it

front brake discs dished

slight travel on footbrake

Pass 23 Apr 2019 105,223 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 92,811 miles

off side front wing damaged

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 20 Apr 2017 82,834 miles

n/s/f tyre wear on edges

Fail 20 Apr 2017 82,834 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre wear on edges

Pass 4 Mar 2016 71,953 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 71,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 63,107 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres wearing on inner edges and slightly out of shape

Pass 3 Mar 2015 63,107 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres wearing on inner edges and slightly out of shape

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Amarok?

Based on 204,529 MOT tests across 25,853 vehicles.

81.9%
Pass Rate
9,316
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
25,853
On UK Roads
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AF12 VYC is a 2012 Volkswagen Amarok in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Amarok models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 89,977 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Volkswagen Amarok typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Volkswagen Amarok is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AF12 VYC is a 2012 Volkswagen Amarok, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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