2013 Volkswagen Amarok 2.0L Diesel · E2 ECJ

The most recent MOT on 2025-12-15 recorded a pass with one minor issue: light misting of oil on the offside rear shock absorbers. This defect was also noted in the prior failure on 2025-12-03, which listed multiple critical faults including a non-functional front headlamp, inoperative rear fog lamp, and a parking brake efficiency below 50%. The 12-day gap between these two tests and the minimal mileage change (215,256 to 215,260 miles) suggests either very limited use or potential inconsistency in testing. Recurring mechanical patterns include suspension wear, particularly in upper arm bushings (noted in 2023-05-11 and 2023-05-12) and shock absorbers (2025-12-03 and 2025-12-15). Electrical issues also persist, such as non-functional lighting components and a faulty seat belt buckle. The 2022 MOT highlighted an incorrectly fitted engine crank case breather pipe, which could lead to cabin fumes—a safety risk if unresolved. The vehicle’s mileage of 215,260 miles over 13 years equates to approximately 16,558 miles annually, which is high for its age. This suggests significant wear on consumables, suspension, and braking systems. However, the minimal mileage increase between the 2025-12-03 failure and 2025-12-15 pass complicates assessing whether the condition is worsening, stable, or improving. The short interval raises questions about the vehicle’s usage pattern, but no clear trend in defect severity is evident from the data.