2012 Volkswagen Amarok · 4,652 MOT tests
2012 Volkswagen Amarok reliability
2012 Volkswagen Amaroks fail 33.6% of first MOT tests, 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 10 Amarok years (4,652 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Amaroks: 21.1%)
- 33.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Amaroks: 21.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 9% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 117,553
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,652
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 12% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- 2013 cars: 24% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- Weak spot: brakes, 12.1% of tests fail here (35% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 54% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Volkswagen Amarok
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics17.7%
- Brakes12.1%
- Suspension8.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6%
- Tyres3.7%
- Steering3.5%
- Body, chassis and structure2.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Rear fog lamp not working 4.39%
A failed rear fog lamp reduces visibility in fog and leaves you less visible to following traffic, so repair it.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 2.94%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 2.39%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Coil spring fractured or broken 2.34%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Service brake excessively binding 2.21%
A brake that drags when released can overheat, wear quickly and waste fuel, so it needs prompt inspection.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 2.13%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.5%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (5.03%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (4.75%) · Anti-roll bar pin/bush showing wear (4.36%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.4%) · Shock absorber casing slightly damaged (3.12%)
Other years
Every Volkswagen Amarok year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2012 Volkswagen Amarok reliable?
2012 Volkswagen Amaroks fail 33.6% of first MOT tests, 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 10 Amarok years (4,652 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Volkswagen Amarok MOT?
Most often rear fog lamp not working (4.39% of tests), parking brake efficiency below minimum (2.94% of tests), dipped beam headlamp not working (2.39% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Volkswagen Amarok have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2012 Volkswagen Amarok shows 117,553 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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