Volkswagen Amarok Black Ed V6 Tdi 4Mot A
From 818 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged, a suspension pin and bush or joint excessively worn. The top issue, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, caused 20 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 | 20 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 19 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 14 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 9 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 9 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 8 |
| a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle | 6 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 4 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 3 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 3 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 64.2% of Amarok Black Ed V6 Tdi 4Mot A failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 9.5% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £112.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 86.9% | a tyre seriously damaged, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2019 | 90.1% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
Typical mileage
Half of all Amarok Black Ed V6 Tdi 4Mot As tested had between 38,343 and 69,355 miles on the clock.
At 48,054 median miles, the Amarok Black Ed V6 Tdi 4Mot A has 0.026 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 Black Ed V6 Tdi 4Mot A MOT pass rate?
The Volkswagen Amarok Black Ed V6 Tdi 4Mot A has a 87.5% MOT pass rate based on 818 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Amarok Black Ed V6 Tdi 4Mot A?
The most common MOT failure on the Volkswagen Amarok Black Ed V6 Tdi 4Mot A is a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, which caused 20 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Volkswagen Amarok Black Ed V6 Tdi 4Mot A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volkswagen Amarok Black Ed V6 Tdi 4Mot A is 48,054 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 38,343 and 69,355 miles.
Buying a used Amarok Black Ed V6 Tdi 4Mot 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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