2014 Volkswagen Amarok 2.0L Diesel · RM02 AXE

The 2014 Volkswagen Amarok presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass at 79,466 miles on 21 May 2026 with zero defects recorded. The most recent test, conducted less than a month ago, confirms the vehicle currently meets all roadworthiness standards. However, the record reveals a pattern of recurring faults that were corrected between test cycles, suggesting diligent remedial work rather than neglect. The tester flagged binding rear brakes and a detached nearside front shock absorber during the February 2025 failure at 74,380 miles, yet these items passed without issue just three days later at 74,382 miles, indicating prompt repair. Mileage accumulation sits at roughly 6,622 miles per year, which is typical for a working pickup of this age. The vehicle covered approximately 4,000 miles between the February 2024 and February 2025 tests, then a further 5,084 miles in the fourteen months leading to the May 2026 pass. No suspicious gaps or sudden spikes appear in the odometer readings, and the annual testing pattern suggests consistent use rather than long periods of dormancy. The record is clean and well-documented, with no mileage anomalies that would raise concerns about tampering or extended storage. A buyer should still inspect the front suspension closely, given the February 2025 advisory flagged a nearside front shock absorber at risk of detachment. Check for uneven tyre wear, particularly on the inner edges, as both front tyres were worn close to the legal limit at the 2025 test. Examine the nearside front inner and outer CV joint boots carefully, as these split twice in consecutive years before being rectified. Verify the parking brake operates evenly on both sides, and confirm all external lamps function correctly, including the rear fog lamp and registration plate lamp, which both failed previously. While the current MOT is clean, a thorough underbody inspection for corrosion around the suspension mounting points and brake calipers remains prudent given the vehicle's working life.