2011 · 13 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2011 Volkswagen Amarok MOT pass rate and common faults

560 MOT tests in 2024. 60.5% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

98Below average
Passed first time60.5%
Failed or needed repairs39.5%
Typical mileage at test130,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 560 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rear fog lamp: not working6.6%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.1%
  3. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.1%
  4. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side3.4%
  5. Position lamp: not working3.4%
  6. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.4%
  7. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.2%
  8. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault2.7%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.3%
  10. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.3%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics36.3%
  2. Brakes28.2%
  3. Suspension11.8%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.0%
  5. Tyres5.4%
  6. Body & chassis3.6%
  7. Steering3.4%
  8. Emissions & leaks2.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.4%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine6.8%
  3. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.4%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.4%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak4.6%

Is it getting worse with age?

The same 2011 Volkswagen Amarok cars, tested one year apart.

2023 pass rate (age 12)64.9%584 tests
2024 pass rate (age 13)60.5%560 tests
Change in one year−4.4 pointsaverage car: −1.2 points

All cars pass less often as they get older. The 2011 Volkswagen Amarok is ageing worse than an average car, so problems may be starting to build up at this age.

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rear fog lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2011 Volkswagen Amarok?

In 2024, 60.5% of 2011 Volkswagen Amarok cars passed their MOT first time, across 560 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Volkswagen Amarok?

The most common failure reasons were rear fog lamp: not working; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; service brake performance: excessively binding. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2011 Volkswagen Amarok reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 98, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).

Is the 2011 Volkswagen Amarok getting worse with age?

In 2023, 64.9% passed first time. In 2024, 60.5% passed (−4.4 points). An average car that age changed by −1.2 points, so the 2011 Volkswagen Amarok is ageing worse than average.