2019 Volkswagen Amarok Black Ed V6 4Mot A — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2019 Volkswagen Amarok Black Ed V6 4Mot A passed 89.8% of its 293 recorded MOT tests. That is effectively the same as all cars of a similar age (10.2% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (4.1%) and lighting & signalling (2.7%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are steering rack, wipers and headlamp aim — steering rack alone was recorded 6 times.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 15.7% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 9.7% of tests failed in 2022 against 12.9% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.1% | 12 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 2.7% | 8 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.4% | 7 |
| 4 | Steering | 2.1% | 6 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.7% | 5 |
| 6 | Suspension | 1.4% | 4 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steering rack | 6 |
| 2 | Wipers | 5 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 5 |
| 4 | Washers | 4 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 3 |
| 6 | Pins and bushes | 2 |
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 | 15.7% | 46 |
| 2 | Brakes | 9.9% | 29 |
| 3 | Suspension | 5.5% | 16 |
| 4 | Other defects | 5.5% | 16 |
| 5 | Visibility | 4.8% | 14 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 3.1% | 9 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 153 | 13.1% |
| 60-90k | 81 | 7.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 72 | 9.7% |
| 2023 | 76 | 9.2% |
| 2024 | 75 | 9.3% |
| 2025 | 70 | 12.9% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Amarok Black Ed V6 4Mot A
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 4.1% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (4.1% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Lighting & signalling (2.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (2.4% 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.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2019 Volkswagen Amarok Black Ed V6 4Mot As pass their MOT?
89.8% of the 293 2019 Volkswagen Amarok Black Ed V6 4Mot A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Volkswagen Amarok Black Ed V6 4Mot A?
Tyres, recorded in 4.1% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (2.7%).
Does the 2019 Amarok Black Ed V6 4Mot A get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 13.1% in the 30-60k band to 7.4% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 293 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.