Volkswagen Amarok (2015)
2015 Volkswagen Amarok
CarHunch analysed 3,473 real MOT records for the 2015 Volkswagen Amarok.
Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2015 Amarok passes its first MOT at 84.2%, which is a solid 4.2 points above the UK average, though the concerning figure here is that 31% of these vehicles have encountered a dangerous defect at some point—well above the typical threshold. This suggests reliability is generally acceptable, but safety issues do emerge in this model's lifetime.
At nearly 80,000 miles on average, these trucks show typical wear for their age, and the 1.52 average failures per test indicates problems aren't severe when they do occur; however, the high advisory rate of 7.3 per vehicle points to accumulated minor wear and maintenance demands. If you're considering one, budget for regular maintenance and have any prospective purchase thoroughly inspected for suspension, steering, and brake condition—the areas where that dangerous defect rate likely concentrates.
The 2015 Volkswagen Amarok has a decent first-time pass rate (84.2%), but a higher-than-average share of vehicles have had serious defects recorded — the individual vehicle's history matters a lot here.
These stats describe 3,473 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.
What tends to go wrong
Across 3,473 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2015.
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Before you buy a 2015 Volkswagen Amarok
Based on MOT data from 3,473 vehicles — here's what to check.
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Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
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| Diesel (100%) | 3,472 | 84.2% | 1.52 |
Colour Breakdown
Based on 24,086 Volkswagen Amarok vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
Mileage Distribution
Most 2015 Volkswagen Amarok vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2015 Volkswagen Amarok vehicles fall between 57,841 and 97,556 miles.
2015 Volkswagen Amarok — Still on the Road
Most 2015 Volkswagen Amaroks are still being driven.
Strong survival — 2,653 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 81% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2018–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.
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