Volkswagen Amarok (2019)
2019 Volkswagen Amarok
CarHunch analysed 3,025 real MOT records for the 2019 Volkswagen Amarok. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2019 Volkswagen Amarok is a strong performer, passing its MOT first time in 87.1% of cases—7.1 percentage points above the UK average—with only 15.7% of vehicles ever flagging a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low for a used pickup. Virtually all Amaroks in this cohort are diesel, and they're holding up well across the board.
At 54,303 miles median for a five-year-old vehicle, these trucks are running at reasonable mileage, and the average of 0.58 failures per car suggests most are maintained fairly well. The 3.0 advisories per vehicle (typically wear items and minor issues) is moderate, so budget for routine maintenance, but a used Amarok from this year is a genuinely reliable choice if the history checks out.
What to check before buying a 2019 Volkswagen Amarok
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 (100%) | 3,023 | 87.1% | 0.58 |
| Diesel (0%) | 2 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2019 Volkswagen Amarok 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.
Half of all 2019 Volkswagen Amarok vehicles fall between 38,999 and 74,714 miles.
2019 Volkswagen Amarok — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 2,508 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 91% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2022–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2019 Volkswagen Amarok
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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21.9%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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21.2%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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19.7%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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12.5%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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12.1%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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11.3%
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
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10.5%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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10.2%
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2019. Counts include advisories and failures.
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