Volkswagen Amarok
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 10 years from 45,582 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
85%
Total Tests
45,582
Best Year
2020 (92%)
Years Covered
10
About the Volkswagen Amarok
The Volkswagen Amarok has been tested 45,582 times in 2026 MOT data across 10 model years (2011 to 2020), with an average pass rate of 85%. That's slightly above the national average of 82%. Available as diesel.
Best and Worst Years
The 2020 model is the most reliable with a 92% pass rate from 2,548 tests. The 2011 model has the lowest at 77%. The 15 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Reliability Trend
Newer VOLKSWAGEN AMAROKs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 7 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2011) averages 140,086 miles, while the newest (2020) averages 55,454 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Volkswagen Amarok by Year
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