2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Volkswagen Amarok MOT pass rate and common faults

2,467 MOT tests in 2024. 74.9% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

98Below average
Passed first time74.9%
Failed or needed repairs25.1%
Typical mileage at test90,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,467 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.8%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.2%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.2%
  4. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.2%
  5. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side2.0%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value1.7%
    53 marked dangerous
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.7%
    71 marked dangerous
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.7%
    52 marked dangerous
  9. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.4%
  10. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault1.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes18.6%
  2. Lights & electrics10.2%
  3. Suspension6.5%
  4. Tyres3.4%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.8%
  6. Steering2.1%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.2%
  8. Body & chassis1.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.6%
  2. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak6.1%
  3. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.0%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.0%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine3.4%

Is it getting worse with age?

The same 2016 Volkswagen Amarok cars, tested one year apart.

2023 pass rate (age 7)78.8%2,506 tests
2024 pass rate (age 8)74.9%2,467 tests
Change in one year−3.9 pointsaverage car: −2.0 points

All cars pass less often as they get older. The 2016 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: service brake performance: excessively binding. 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 2016 Volkswagen Amarok?

In 2024, 74.9% of 2016 Volkswagen Amarok cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,467 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Volkswagen Amarok?

The most common failure reasons were service brake performance: excessively binding; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2016 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 2016 Volkswagen Amarok getting worse with age?

In 2023, 78.8% passed first time. In 2024, 74.9% passed (−3.9 points). An average car that age changed by −2.0 points, so the 2016 Volkswagen Amarok is ageing worse than average.