2012 Volkswagen Amarok 2.0L Diesel · R26 BAB
2012 Volkswagen Amarok (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01/11/2012. Recorded mileage 171,409 miles. MOT valid until 11/08/2027. Taxed until 01/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN AMAROK
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/08/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/08/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,409 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 1968cc
R26 BAB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2026
- 171,409 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R26 BAB Mileage History
- 02/08/2024160,642 mi
- 04/08/2025166,294 mi+5,652 mi
- 05/08/2025166,298 mi+4 mi
- 30/07/2026171,408 mi+5,110 mi
- 30/07/2026171,409 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 5,411 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R26 BAB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volkswagen Amarok (R26 BAB) between August 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”; “Towbar with an unsafe modification to primary components bolt loose (6.1.6 (g) (ii))”; “Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit (4.10 (b) (ii))”.
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