2018 Volkswagen Amarok MOT pass rate: 84.6% (7,888 tests)
Is the 2018 Amarok getting worse?
Pass rate of 2018-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 85.3% -2.7 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 84.3% -1.9 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 84.1% -0.7 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2018 Amarok
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 1,012 | 40.2% |
| 2 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 350 | 13.9% |
| 3 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 292 | 11.6% |
| 4 | Suspension | 257 | 10.2% |
| 5 | Tyres | 255 | 10.1% |
| 6 | Steering | 147 | 5.8% |
All Amarok years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 1,666 | 70.5% | +1.4 pts | 128,888 |
| 2012 | 3,630 | 73.0% | +1.8 pts | 122,620 |
| 2013 | 5,349 | 76.1% | +2.8 pts | 121,258 |
| 2014 | 6,620 | 76.4% | +0.5 pts | 106,135 |
| 2015 | 8,139 | 77.9% | -0.8 pts | 97,830 |
| 2016 | 7,247 | 81.0% | -0.3 pts | 88,735 |
| 2017 | 6,497 | 81.9% | -2.2 pts | 80,056 |
| 2018 (this page) | 7,888 | 84.6% | -1.8 pts | 70,910 |
| 2019 | 8,019 | 87.3% | -1.2 pts | 58,340 |
| 2020 | 3,269 | 88.3% | -1.6 pts | 49,274 |
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FAQs
Is a 2018 Volkswagen Amarok reliable?
2018-registered examples passed 84.6% of their MOT tests (7,888 tests, 2023–2025), -1.8 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 8 years old with a median 70,910 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2018 Amarok?
The median tested example shows 70,910 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.