2013 Volkswagen Amarok · 7,067 MOT tests
2013 Volkswagen Amarok reliability
2013 Volkswagen Amaroks fail 26.5% of first MOT tests, 24% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 10 Amarok years (7,067 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Amaroks: 21.1%)
- 26.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Amaroks: 21.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 24% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 114,293
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 7,067
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- 2014 cars: 18% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- Weak spot: brakes, 10.6% of tests fail here (29% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 64% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Volkswagen Amarok
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics11%
- Brakes10.6%
- Suspension6.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.1%
- Tyres2.8%
- Steering2.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Service brake excessively binding 2.38%
A brake that drags when released can overheat, wear quickly and waste fuel, so it needs prompt inspection.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 2.16%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 2.04%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Rear fog lamp not working 1.85%
A failed rear fog lamp reduces visibility in fog and leaves you less visible to following traffic, so repair it.
Coil spring fractured or broken 1.75%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Diesel engine warning light faulty 1.71%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.6%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (5.31%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.99%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (3.86%) · Anti-roll bar pin/bush showing wear (3.61%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.63%)
Other years
Every Volkswagen Amarok year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 Volkswagen Amarok reliable?
2013 Volkswagen Amaroks fail 26.5% of first MOT tests, 24% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 10 Amarok years (7,067 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Volkswagen Amarok MOT?
Most often service brake excessively binding (2.38% of tests), shock absorber serious fluid leak (2.16% of tests), parking brake efficiency below minimum (2.04% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Volkswagen Amarok have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Volkswagen Amarok shows 114,293 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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