2018 · 6 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2018 Volkswagen Amarok MOT pass rate and common faults

2,650 MOT tests in 2024. 80.2% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time80.2%
Failed or needed repairs19.8%
Typical mileage at test72,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,650 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction5.8%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.6%
    110 marked dangerous
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.9%
  4. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side1.7%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value1.3%
    52 marked dangerous
  6. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.1%
  7. Headlamp aim: too high1.0%
  8. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.9%
  9. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak0.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes13.2%
  2. Emissions & leaks6.4%
  3. Lights & electrics5.8%
  4. Suspension2.5%
  5. Tyres2.2%
  6. Steering2.2%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.6%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.5%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.7%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine5.5%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.1%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.1%

Is it getting worse with age?

The same 2018 Volkswagen Amarok cars, tested one year apart.

2023 pass rate (age 5)82.0%2,757 tests
2024 pass rate (age 6)80.2%2,650 tests
Change in one year−1.8 pointsaverage car: −1.7 points

All cars pass less often as they get older. The 2018 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 2018 Volkswagen Amarok?

In 2024, 80.2% of 2018 Volkswagen Amarok cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,650 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 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 2018 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 2018 Volkswagen Amarok getting worse with age?

In 2023, 82.0% passed first time. In 2024, 80.2% passed (−1.8 points). An average car that age changed by −1.7 points, so the 2018 Volkswagen Amarok is ageing about the same as average.