2020 Volkswagen Amarok Black Ed V6 4Mot A — MOT failures & pass rate
834 MOT tests on the 2020 Volkswagen Amarok Black Ed V6 4Mot A are in this dataset, and 89.2% of them passed. All cars of a similar age fail 9.3% of the time, so this is 1.4pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (4.0%) and brakes (3.7%) 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 19 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 9.2% in the 0-30k band and 15.0% in the 90-120k band, a 5.8-point spread.
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 — 9.3% of tests failed in 2023 against 12.3% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 4.0% | 33 |
| 2 | Brakes | 3.7% | 31 |
| 3 | Tyres | 3.0% | 25 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 2.4% | 20 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.7% | 14 |
| 6 | Visibility | 1.4% | 12 |
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 | 19 |
| 2 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 19 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 18 |
| 4 | Pins and bushes | 11 |
| 5 | Stop lamp | 9 |
| 6 | Registration plates | 8 |
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% | 131 |
| 2 | Brakes | 10.8% | 90 |
| 3 | Visibility | 6.7% | 56 |
| 4 | Other defects | 6.2% | 52 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 4.6% | 38 |
| 6 | Suspension | 3.7% | 31 |
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 | 142 | 9.2% |
| 30-60k | 387 | 10.1% |
| 60-90k | 227 | 11.0% |
| 90-120k | 60 | 15.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 278 | 9.3% |
| 2024 | 283 | 10.9% |
| 2025 | 269 | 12.3% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Amarok Black Ed V6 4Mot A
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 4.0% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (4.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (3.7% 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.
- Tyres (3.0% 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.
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 2020 Volkswagen Amarok Black Ed V6 4Mot As pass their MOT?
89.2% of the 834 2020 Volkswagen Amarok Black Ed V6 4Mot A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Volkswagen Amarok Black Ed V6 4Mot A?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 4.0% of tests, followed by brakes (3.7%).
Does the 2020 Amarok Black Ed V6 4Mot A get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.2% in the 0-30k band to 15.0% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 834 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.