2018 Volkswagen Amarok 3.0L Diesel · CU53 RRY

With five consecutive clean MOT passes from March 2022 through June 2025, this 2018 Volkswagen Amarok presents an unbroken track record of roadworthiness at the official test level, free of any advisories or defects flagged across four full years of annual inspection. The most recent test on 6 June 2025 returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing a stable trend that suggests the structural, lighting, braking, suspension, and emissions systems have all remained within DVSA tolerance thresholds at each annual check. For a working vehicle of this type, a clean sheet with zero advisories is noteworthy, as pick-ups of this age and duty cycle typically accumulate at least minor wear notes on components such as tyres, brake pads, or underbody corrosion. The absence of any flagged items indicates the vehicle has either been conscientiously maintained prior to test or the wear items have not yet crossed the advisory threshold. The recorded mileage of 145,783 miles over an eight-year working life equates to an annual accumulation of roughly 18,200 miles, which is high even for a commercial-oriented pick-up like the Amarok and points to consistent, sustained use rather than mixed urban and leisure driving. There are no gaps in the annual MOT testing cycle, and the regularity of the tests from 2022 onward implies the vehicle has remained in continuous road use throughout. This level of mileage places significant cumulative demand on the drivetrain, clutch, turbocharger, dual-mass flywheel, and rear differential components, all of which are known wear items on the 2.0-litre TDI Amarok at this odometer reading. High annual mileage combined with likely load-carrying or towing duties also accelerates wear on the rear leaf packs, shock absorbers, and propshaft universal joints, none of which have yet been flagged at test but should be regarded as finite-life components nearing or past typical replacement intervals. Because the MOT record contains no specific advisories, a prospective buyer must rely on a thorough physical and dynamic inspection rather than test history to gauge remaining service life. On a test drive, pay close attention to clutch take-up feel and any judder or slipping under load, listen for propshaft vibrations or clonks during transmission changes that would indicate worn universal joints or centre bearings, and check for turbo whistle or excessive smoke on overrun. At the rear axle, listen for clonks or squeaks over uneven surfaces that could point to worn leaf spring bushes or shock absorbers, and inspect the underbody for any rust beginning to form on the chassis rails, fuel tank straps, or rear crossmember, as Amaroks of this generation can develop surface oxidation in these areas even when it has not yet reached the MOT failure threshold. Finally, given the mileage, it is prudent to verify the timing belt replacement interval, as the 2.0 TDI engine typically requires a belt change around 80,000 to 100,000 miles, and a documented second replacement should be on file. Inspect all four tyres for even wear, as misalignment caused by worn front suspension bushes or top mounts can develop silently on high-mileage vehicles without triggering an MOT advisory until uneven wear becomes pronounced. Check brake disc condition directly, as discs on a vehicle of this weight and mileage may be approaching minimum thickness even if pads were replaced more recently, and feel for any pedal pulsation or pulling under braking that could indicate warped discs or a binding caliper. A compression test and a scan for stored fault codes would also be sensible given the working nature of the vehicle, to confirm internal engine health beyond what an MOT can verify.