2019 · 5 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2019 Volkswagen Amarok MOT pass rate and common faults

3,128 MOT tests in 2024. 84.1% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time84.1%
Failed or needed repairs15.9%
Typical mileage at test59,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,128 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.1%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.0%
    81 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.1%
  5. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side0.9%
  6. Service brake performance: excessively binding0.9%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.8%
    47 marked dangerous
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value0.7%
    29 marked dangerous
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.7%
    34 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes8.9%
  2. Emissions & leaks4.4%
  3. Lights & electrics3.5%
  4. Tyres3.4%
  5. Suspension1.5%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.3%
  7. Steering0.9%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.1%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.0%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine3.3%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2.5%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.4%

Is it getting worse with age?

The same 2019 Volkswagen Amarok cars, tested one year apart.

2023 pass rate (age 4)85.4%3,292 tests
2024 pass rate (age 5)84.1%3,128 tests
Change in one year−1.2 pointsaverage car: −1.4 points

All cars pass less often as they get older. The 2019 Volkswagen Amarok is ageing about the same as an average car.

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. 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 2019 Volkswagen Amarok?

In 2024, 84.1% of 2019 Volkswagen Amarok cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,128 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Volkswagen Amarok?

The most common failure reasons were malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2019 Volkswagen Amarok reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).

Is the 2019 Volkswagen Amarok getting worse with age?

In 2023, 85.4% passed first time. In 2024, 84.1% passed (−1.2 points). An average car that age changed by −1.4 points, so the 2019 Volkswagen Amarok is ageing about the same as average.