Volkswagen Amarok Aventura V6 Tdi 4M A
From 1,058 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Amarok Aventura V6 Tdi 4M As fare better: 2020 models pass at 93.8% vs 89.2% for 2019.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement and engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction. The top issue, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, caused 15 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 15 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 11 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 11 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 10 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 8 |
| a steering linkage component with excessive movement between components or likely to become detached | 6 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 6 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 6 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 6 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 4 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 20.5% of Amarok Aventura V6 Tdi 4M A failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 60.2% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £132.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 93.8% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2019 | 89.2% | parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
Typical mileage
Half of all Amarok Aventura V6 Tdi 4M As tested had between 33,494 and 78,940 miles on the clock.
At 54,875 median miles, the Amarok Aventura V6 Tdi 4M A has 0.018 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Volkswagen models
| Volkswagen Golf | 79.1% |
| Volkswagen Polo | 73.8% |
| Volkswagen Transporter | 73.8% |
| Volkswagen Tiguan | 84.6% |
| Volkswagen Passat | 76.9% |
Common questions
What is the Volkswagen Amarok Aventura V6 Tdi 4M A MOT pass rate?
The Volkswagen Amarok Aventura V6 Tdi 4M A has a 89.9% MOT pass rate based on 1,058 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Amarok Aventura V6 Tdi 4M A?
The most common MOT failure on the Volkswagen Amarok Aventura V6 Tdi 4M A is a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, which caused 15 failures. Other common issues include parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement.
What is the typical mileage of a Volkswagen Amarok Aventura V6 Tdi 4M A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volkswagen Amarok Aventura V6 Tdi 4M A is 54,875 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 33,494 and 78,940 miles.
Buying a used Amarok Aventura V6 Tdi 4M A?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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