2014 Volkswagen Amarok · 8,623 MOT tests
2014 Volkswagen Amarok reliability
2014 Volkswagen Amaroks fail 25.8% of first MOT tests, 18% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 10 Amarok years (8,623 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Amaroks: 21.1%)
- 25.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Amaroks: 21.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 18% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 100,224
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 8,623
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 24% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- 2015 cars: 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does better)
- Weak spot: brakes, 9.4% of tests fail here (33% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 63% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 Volkswagen Amarok
Fail rate by area
- Brakes9.4%
- Suspension9.2%
- Lights and electrics8.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.8%
- Tyres2.8%
- Steering2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.25%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 2.73%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 1.68%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Service brake excessively binding 1.64%
A brake that drags when released can overheat, wear quickly and waste fuel, so it needs prompt inspection.
Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 1.41%
Worn anti-roll bar bushes cause knocking noises and reduce handling stability, so they should be replaced.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.25%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.89%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (6.78%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.4%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (3.69%) · Anti-roll bar pin/bush showing wear (3.6%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.41%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2014 Volkswagen Amarok reliable?
2014 Volkswagen Amaroks fail 25.8% of first MOT tests, 18% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 10 Amarok years (8,623 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 Volkswagen Amarok MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (3.25% of tests), shock absorber serious fluid leak (2.73% of tests), parking brake efficiency below minimum (1.68% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 Volkswagen Amarok have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 Volkswagen Amarok shows 100,224 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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