2013 Volkswagen Amarok MOT pass rate and common faults

MOT tests in 2025, published 22 Jun 2026. DVSA publishes a new year each summer.

1,750 Volkswagen Amarok cars first used in 2013 had an MOT in 2025, at about 12 years old, and 69.1% passed first time. That is above the 65.8% for all cars first used in 2013.

The year is when the car was first used, as on its V5C log book, not the model year.

Common failures

The share of 2013 Volkswagen Amarok cars tested that failed on, or had fixed at the station, each item. Worth checking before the MOT or before you buy.

Most common 2013 Volkswagen Amarok MOT failure items
2013 Volkswagen Amarok common failures
ItemValue
Rear fog lamp: not working4.2%
Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.4%
Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.3%
Service brake performance: excessively binding3.3%
Service brake (roller test): efficiency below requirements3.3%
Pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.8%

Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Common advisories

Things the tester noticed that were not bad enough to fail. They often turn into failures later. What advisories mean for the next MOT.

Most common 2013 Volkswagen Amarok advisories
2013 Volkswagen Amarok common advisories
ItemValue
Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge15.1%
Shock absorbers: has light misting of oil9.8%
Coil spring: corroded8.6%
Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement5.9%
Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive5.3%
Brake pads: wearing thin4.9%

Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Where the faults are

The share of cars tested with at least one failure or fix in each part of the car.

2013 Volkswagen Amarok faults by area
2013 Volkswagen Amarok faults by area
ItemValue
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment13.8%
Brakes12.8%
Suspension9.1%
Noise, emissions and leaks4.1%
Visibility3.9%
Tyres2.8%

Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Typical mileage

Recorded mileage at the MOT. A car well above this range has done more work than most; one far below is worth a closer look at its MOT history.

2013 Volkswagen Amarok recorded mileage
2013 Volkswagen Amarok mileage
CarsLowTypicalHigh
1,750101,800129,200 miles158,600

The middle half of cars fall between the low and high figures. Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Other Volkswagen Amarok years

Volkswagen Amarok first-time pass rate by year first used
YearTestsPassed first timeAll cars that year
20201,56284.8%86.0%
20192,94682.6%83.5%
20182,53780.4%80.9%
20172,08078.0%78.2%
20162,34773.4%74.9%
20152,61270.5%71.9%
20142,12771.5%68.6%
20131,75069.1%65.8%
20121,17867.1%63.5%

Checking one car?

These figures describe groups of cars. A vehicle history report shows the full MOT history, mileage, outstanding finance, write-offs and stolen records for one registration.

Figures from the DVSA anonymised MOT testing data for MOT tests in 2025, published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency. Analysis by Motoring Insider. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we work out these figures.