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2018 Volkswagen Amarok: MOT pass rate and common failures

Of 5,478 MOT tests on 2018-registered Volkswagen Amaroks in 2023–2024 (on average 4.9 years old at test, median 65,771 miles), 81.2% passed first time, 4.1 points higher than the Volkswagen Amarok overall. Allowing for age, mileage and fuel, 2018 Volkswagen Amaroks failed 9% less often than comparable cars.

5,478 MOT tests on 2,827 vehicles, 2023–2024 · Source: DVSA (Open Government Licence) · Analysis: 73 Auto

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At a glance

2018 Volkswagen Amarok MOT results at a glance
FigureValueBasis
First-time pass rate81.2%±1 pts (95%), n = 5,478
All Volkswagen Amaroks77.1%n = 42,466
Failures vs similar cars0.91×same age, mileage and fuel = 1.00
Tests with a dangerous defect6.1%n = 5,478
Average age at test4.9 yearsn = 5,478

Where 2018 Volkswagen Amaroks fail

2018 Volkswagen Amarok MOT failures by area
AreaTests failed on itvs similar cars
Brakes7.5%+71%
Noise, emissions and leaks5.6%+152%
Lights, reflectors and electrical4.5%-31%
Tyres2.4%-62%
Suspension2.1%-38%
Steering1.5%+181%
Driver's view of the road1.3%-64%
Registration plates and VIN0.5%+71%
Body, chassis and structure0.3%-72%
Seat belts and airbags0.3%-45%
Road wheels0.2%-45%

Most common failure items

Most common 2018 Volkswagen Amarok MOT failure items
ItemAreaShare of tests
Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunctionNoise, emissions and leaks4.16%
Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thickBrakes2.68%
Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirementsBrakes1.44%
Parking brake performance: inoperative on one sideBrakes1.30%
Headlamp aim: too highLights, reflectors and electrical1.22%

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About this data. These are MOT test results, not a measure of mechanical reliability: a car's MOT outcome reflects its condition on the day, which depends on how it has been maintained and driven as well as how it was built. Figures cover class 4 vehicles (cars and light vans), normal tests only (retests excluded), outcomes pass, fail and pass after rectification at the station; vehicles at least 2.5 years old at test. Tests from 2023-01-01 to 2024-12-30. “Compared with similar cars” means compared with the national rate for cars of the same age, mileage band and fuel. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Makes and models are matched to 73 Auto's vehicle catalogue; tests that can't be matched are left out rather than guessed. See how the MOT figures are produced.