2020 · 4 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2020 Volkswagen Amarok MOT pass rate and common faults

1,710 MOT tests in 2024. 85.6% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time85.6%
Failed or needed repairs14.4%
Typical mileage at test50,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,710 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.6%
    56 marked dangerous
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  4. Headlamp aim: too high1.1%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding0.6%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements0.6%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.6%
    15 marked dangerous
  8. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side0.5%
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.5%
    9 marked dangerous
  10. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes6.1%
  2. Lights & electrics4.7%
  3. Tyres3.0%
  4. Emissions & leaks2.1%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.5%
  6. Suspension1.3%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.6%
  8. Steering0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.4%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.9%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine2.7%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2.0%
  5. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm1.8%

Is it getting worse with age?

The same 2020 Volkswagen Amarok cars, tested one year apart.

2023 pass rate (age 3)87.4%1,773 tests
2024 pass rate (age 4)85.6%1,710 tests
Change in one year−1.8 pointsaverage car: −0.8 points

All cars pass less often as they get older. The 2020 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 is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. 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 2020 Volkswagen Amarok?

In 2024, 85.6% of 2020 Volkswagen Amarok cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,710 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Volkswagen Amarok?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; 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 2020 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 2020 Volkswagen Amarok getting worse with age?

In 2023, 87.4% passed first time. In 2024, 85.6% passed (−1.8 points). An average car that age changed by −0.8 points, so the 2020 Volkswagen Amarok is ageing worse than average.