2016 Volkswagen Amarok 2.0L Diesel · PL16 DBV
2016 Volkswagen Amarok (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Jul 2016. Recorded mileage 53,602 miles. MOT valid until 06 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN AMAROK
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,602 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PL16 DBV Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/06/2026
- 53,602 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PL16 DBV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Volkswagen Amarok (PL16 DBV) between July 2019 and June 2026.
The record contains 8 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
PL16 DBV Mileage History
- 25/07/201917,401 mi
- 15/07/202022,788 mi+5,387 mi
- 02/07/202128,663 mi+5,875 mi
- 02/07/202128,663 mi
- 04/03/202235,426 mi+6,763 mi
- 06/03/202337,797 mi+2,371 mi
- 28/03/202441,876 mi+4,079 mi
- 03/04/202547,432 mi+5,556 mi
- 08/06/202653,602 mi+6,170 mi
Average of roughly 5,268 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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