2019 Volkswagen Amarok Black Ed V6 4Mot A — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 293 MOT tests analysed for the 2019 Volkswagen Amarok Black Ed V6 4Mot A, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and brakes. Its pass rate of 89.8% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (89.8%).

Pass rate

293

MOT tests analysed

10.2%

Fail rate

in line with

vs cars of similar age

4.5

Avg age at test (yrs)

How it compares

Fail rate for this model-year against the segment and national averages for cars of a similar age.

Top failure categories

Most common MOT failure areas — 2019 Volkswagen Amarok Black Ed V6 4Mot A
#	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

Percentage of tests with at least one failure recorded in each category.

Most common specific failures

The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.

Most frequently recorded failure items — 2019 Volkswagen Amarok Black Ed V6 4Mot A
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Steering rack	6
2	Headlamp aim	5
3	Wipers	5
4	Washers	4
5	Brake pads	3
6	Stop lamp	2

Top advisory categories

Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.

Most common MOT advisories — 2019 Volkswagen Amarok Black Ed V6 4Mot A
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Tyres	15.7%	46
2	Brakes	9.9%	29
3	Other defects	5.5%	16
4	Suspension	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.

MOT fail rate by recorded mileage band.

Fail rate by recorded mileage — 2019 Amarok Black Ed V6 4Mot A
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
30-60k	153	13.1%
60-90k	81	7.4%

Failure rate by age

How this model-year's MOT fail rate climbs as the cars get older.

Trend over time

Fail rate by dataset year — 2019 Amarok Black Ed V6 4Mot A
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

Before buying a 2019 Volkswagen Amarok Black Ed V6 4Mot A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 4.1% of tests for this year.

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 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.