Volkswagen Amarok Aventura V6 4M A MOT pass rate & common failures
1,699 MOT tests on the Volkswagen Amarok Aventura V6 4M A (2019–2020) give it an 89.0% pass rate. All cars of a similar age fail at 10.0%, so the Amarok Aventura V6 4M A sits squarely on the average. Its most common failure areas are brakes, emissions & environmental and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — brakes (5.1%) and emissions & environmental (2.6%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are brake pads, malfunction indicator lamp and headlamp aim — brake pads alone was recorded 56 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the Amarok Aventura V6 4M A fails 7.2% of the time in the 0-30k band and 7.8% at 120-150k, a spread of only 0.7 points.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 17.3% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 9.2% of tests failed in 2022 against 11.3% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
By model year
Every Amarok Aventura V6 4M A model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1,471 | 88.8% | 11.2% | Brakes |
| 2020 | 228 | 90.3% | 9.7% | Brakes |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 5.1% | 87 |
| 2 | Emissions & environmental | 2.6% | 44 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.6% | 44 |
| 4 | Tyres | 2.6% | 44 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.9% | 16 |
| 6 | Visibility | 0.8% | 14 |
| 7 | Steering | 0.5% | 9 |
| 8 | Other defects | 0.2% | 4 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brake pads | 56 |
| 2 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 42 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 28 |
| 4 | Rbt (sp) | 21 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 16 |
| 6 | Service brake performance | 16 |
| 7 | Wipers | 14 |
| 8 | Stop lamp | 13 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 17.3% | 294 |
| 2 | Brakes | 11.7% | 198 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.1% | 86 |
| 4 | Visibility | 4.0% | 68 |
| 5 | Suspension | 3.6% | 62 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 3.2% | 55 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 307 | 7.2% |
| 30-60k | 778 | 11.1% |
| 60-90k | 440 | 12.5% |
| 90-120k | 110 | 15.4% |
| 120-150k | 51 | 7.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 370 | 9.2% |
| 2023 | 461 | 11.5% |
| 2024 | 450 | 11.3% |
| 2025 | 415 | 11.3% |
What to check before buying a Volkswagen Amarok Aventura V6 4M A
- Brakes (5.1% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Emissions & environmental (2.6% of tests): More common on older diesels (DPF/EGR) — can be expensive; check for warning lights and smoke. Typical repair: £100–£600.
- Lighting & signalling (2.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Volkswagen Amarok Aventura V6 4M A?
89.0% of the 1,699 Volkswagen Amarok Aventura V6 4M A MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 10.9% fail rate, across model years 2019–2020.
What does the Volkswagen Amarok Aventura V6 4M A most often fail its MOT on?
Brakes, recorded in 5.1% of tests, then emissions & environmental (2.6%).
How much does mileage affect Amarok Aventura V6 4M A MOT results?
Fail rates run at 7.2% for cars in the 0-30k band and 7.8% for 120-150k, a 0.7-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,699 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.