Volkswagen Amarok Highline V6 TDI 4mot A (2020)

127 real MOT outcomes analysed • 94.4% first-time pass rate

2020 Volkswagen Amarok Highline V6 TDI 4mot A

CarHunch analysed 127 real MOT records for the 2020 Volkswagen Amarok Highline V6 TDI 4mot A. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2020 Volkswagen Amarok Highline V6 TDI is exceptionally reliable, with a 94.4% first-time pass rate that significantly outperforms the UK average of 80%—and crucially, no vehicles in this cohort have ever had a dangerous defect recorded. This diesel workhorse is delivering exactly the durability you'd hope for in a modern truck.

At nearly 59,000 miles on average, these vehicles are running hard but showing virtually no strain: the average failure rate is just 0.12 per vehicle with zero advisories, suggesting the engine and drivetrain are holding up well under genuine use. If you're considering one, a basic pre-purchase inspection is still wise, but the MOT data strongly backs this truck's credentials as a solid long-term investment.

Generally reliable 14.4% above UK average
94.4%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
54,994
typical mileage
42,469–71,998 middle half
0%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.12
avg MOT failures per car
over 2.1 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2020 Volkswagen Amarok Highline V6 TDI 4mot A

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Diesel (99%) 126 94.4% 0.12
Gas Bi-Fuel (1%) 1 100% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 2020 Volkswagen Amarok Highline V6 TDI 4mot A vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

42,469
low mileage
54,994
typical
71,998
high mileage

Half of all 2020 Volkswagen Amarok Highline V6 TDI 4mot A vehicles fall between 42,469 and 71,998 miles.

2020 Volkswagen Amarok Highline V6 TDI 4mot A — Still on the Road

Strong survival — 93 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.

64 93 2023 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2023–2025.

MOT History Averages

2.1
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.12
Avg failures per vehicle
0
Avg advisories per vehicle

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Other model years — Volkswagen Amarok Highline V6 TDI 4mot A:

2017 2018 2019