2017 Volkswagen Amarok 3.0L Diesel · BA66 XGS

A high-mileage working vehicle with a largely untroubled MOT history, though the recorded defect on the brake pedal pivot in 2021 is the standout item in an otherwise steady pass sequence. Across seven recorded tests from 2020 through January 2026, the Amarok has passed every assessment, with the sole failure in January 2021 attributed to a brake pedal pivot exhibiting excessive wear or free play. That issue was addressed and cleared within four days, and the vehicle has returned subsequent passes without recurrence of brake-related defects. The most recent test on 29 January 2026 was a clean pass with no advisories or failures recorded, indicating that any previously flagged wear items had either been rectified or had not yet reached reportable thresholds at the time of examination. Recorded mileage of 167,718 against a nine-year age equates to roughly 18,600 miles per year on average, which is notably high for a vehicle of this type and consistent with sustained commercial or heavy-duty use. Such accumulation places greater demand on consumables including tyres, brake components, suspension bushes, and drivetrain bearings than would typically be expected on a lower-mileage example. The continuity of annual testing with no multi-year gaps suggests the vehicle has remained in regular service rather than being laid up for extended periods, which generally reduces the risks associated with dormant systems such as seized calipers, perished coolant hoses, or discharged batteries. The mileage trajectory, while heavy, is consistent and does not raise concerns about clock irregularities or extended periods of disuse based on the recorded test intervals. For the prospective buyer, the brake pedal pivot wear flagged in 2021 warrants specific attention during a test drive and physical inspection. The pedal should be checked for any lateral free play, spongy initial bite, or excessive travel before resistance is met, and the pedal box assembly should be examined for signs of repair, replacement bushes, or wear at the pivot pin. The front shock absorber light oil misting noted in February 2025 is a relatively common finding on high-mileage vehicles and should be monitored for progression; on a test drive, listen for clonks or knocking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, particularly on nearside, and observe whether the vehicle settles unevenly after being pushed down at each corner. Visible seepage on the shock body or oily residue running down toward the spring seat would indicate the dampers now require replacement. Tyre wear patterns also merit close scrutiny given the advisories recorded in 2021 and 2025, particularly the edge wear noted on both the nearside front and offside rear tyres. During inspection, check the current tyres for uneven shoulder wear on both inner and outer edges, which on a commercial vehicle often points to alignment issues, overloaded operation, or worn suspension components. Ask to feel for vibration through the steering wheel at speed and any pulling to one side under braking or acceleration. The Amarok should also be inspected underneath for the typical high-mileage wear items including corrosion on brake pipes and underbody seams, play in front suspension arm and anti-roll bar linkages, and any signs of rear leaf spring sagging or cracked bushes, all of which would be expected at this mileage even though they have not yet been recorded as MOT failures.