2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Volkswagen Amarok MOT pass rate and common faults

2,153 MOT tests in 2024. 77.1% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time77.1%
Failed or needed repairs22.9%
Typical mileage at test81,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,153 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction5.9%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.7%
    78 marked dangerous
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.3%
  4. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side1.9%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.9%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value1.6%
    42 marked dangerous
  7. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.3%
  8. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.1%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.0%
    35 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes16.7%
  2. Lights & electrics7.5%
  3. Emissions & leaks7.1%
  4. Suspension3.6%
  5. Tyres3.0%
  6. Steering2.3%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.8%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.1%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine8.6%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.8%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.6%

Is it getting worse with age?

The same 2017 Volkswagen Amarok cars, tested one year apart.

2023 pass rate (age 6)79.3%2,280 tests
2024 pass rate (age 7)77.1%2,153 tests
Change in one year−2.3 pointsaverage car: −1.9 points

All cars pass less often as they get older. The 2017 Volkswagen Amarok is ageing about the same as an average car.

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: malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. 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 2017 Volkswagen Amarok?

In 2024, 77.1% of 2017 Volkswagen Amarok cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,153 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Volkswagen Amarok?

The most common failure reasons were malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2017 Volkswagen Amarok reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).

Is the 2017 Volkswagen Amarok getting worse with age?

In 2023, 79.3% passed first time. In 2024, 77.1% passed (−2.3 points). An average car that age changed by −1.9 points, so the 2017 Volkswagen Amarok is ageing about the same as average.