2019 Volkswagen Amarok · 10,727 MOT tests
2019 Volkswagen Amarok reliability
2019 Volkswagen Amaroks fail 13.6% of first MOT tests, 20% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 10 Amarok years (10,727 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Amaroks: 21.1%)
- 13.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Amaroks: 21.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 20% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 53,561
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 10,727
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2019 against the years either side
- 2018 cars: 19% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does better)
- 2020 cars: 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 3.5% of tests fail here (180% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 70% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2019 car carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
Common problems
What fails on a 2019 Volkswagen Amarok
Fail rate by area
- Brakes4.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.5%
- Lights and electrics3.1%
- Tyres2.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.1%
- Suspension1%
- Steering0.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Diesel engine warning light faulty 2.03%
A lit or non-working engine warning light can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.43%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.77%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.65%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 0.56%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 0.52%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (7.84%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.42%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (1.59%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.38%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (1.35%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (1.16%)
Other years
Every Volkswagen Amarok year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2019 Volkswagen Amarok reliable?
2019 Volkswagen Amaroks fail 13.6% of first MOT tests, 20% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 10 Amarok years (10,727 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2019 Volkswagen Amarok MOT?
Most often diesel engine warning light faulty (2.03% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.43% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (0.77% of tests).
How many miles should a 2019 Volkswagen Amarok have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2019 Volkswagen Amarok shows 53,561 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2019 car?
A car first registered in 2019 carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
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