2019 Volkswagen Amarok 3.0L Diesel · SY69 KKP

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a worsening trend regarding the braking system. While it passed the latest test in August 2025 at 72,844 miles, the tester flagged significant wear across all three inner brake discs and thin nearside rear brake pads. This follows a failed test in September 2024 where the vehicle failed the parking brake efficiency requirements and exhibited binding calipers, suggesting a recurring lack of proactive attention to friction components. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a seven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,400 miles per year. The record shows a steady progression with 11,700 miles covered between September 2022 and August 2023, and another 7,700 miles between August 2023 and September 2024. This regular usage suggests typical operation rather than long periods of standing, though the accumulation of nearly 5,000 miles since the last MOT indicates that the brake components are reaching their limit of replacement between service intervals. A prospective buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking assembly to ensure the binding issues noted in 2024 have been properly rectified rather than merely masked. The recurring reports of pitted and scored discs across multiple axles suggest that the calipers may be seizing or that the brake fluid chemistry has neglected attention. The parking brake mechanism should be tested specifically, as the previous failure due to low efficiency often points to mechanical wear in the cables or adjustment mechanisms that require professional verification to ensure reliable operation.