2015 Volkswagen Amarok · 10,702 MOT tests
2015 Volkswagen Amarok reliability
2015 Volkswagen Amaroks fail 23.7% of first MOT tests, 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 10 Amarok years (10,702 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Amaroks: 21.1%)
- 23.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Amaroks: 21.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 16% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- 92,172
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 10,702
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2015 against the years either side
- 2014 cars: 18% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does worse)
- 2016 cars: 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does better)
- Weak spot: brakes, 8.9% of tests fail here (46% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 63% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2015 car carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
Common problems
What fails on a 2015 Volkswagen Amarok
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics9.2%
- Brakes8.9%
- Suspension6.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.3%
- Tyres2.7%
- Steering1.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 1.93%
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.
Coil spring fractured or broken 1.59%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 1.47%
Worn anti-roll bar bushes cause knocking noises and reduce handling stability, so they should be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.31%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Service brake excessively binding 1.29%
A brake that drags when released can overheat, wear quickly and waste fuel, so it needs prompt inspection.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.43%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (5.06%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.63%) · Anti-roll bar pin/bush showing wear (3.77%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.35%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (1.94%)
Other years
Every Volkswagen Amarok year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2015 Volkswagen Amarok reliable?
2015 Volkswagen Amaroks fail 23.7% of first MOT tests, 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 10 Amarok years (10,702 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2015 Volkswagen Amarok MOT?
Most often shock absorber serious fluid leak (1.93% of tests), parking brake efficiency below minimum (1.68% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (1.59% of tests).
How many miles should a 2015 Volkswagen Amarok have done?
At its MOT aged about 8, a typical 2015 Volkswagen Amarok shows 92,172 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2015 car?
A car first registered in 2015 carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
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