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Volkswagen Amarok

White · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

L4 PHOMOT history

L4 PHO is a white diesel Volkswagen Amarok first used on 3 Jul 2013. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 167,400 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2025.

L4 PHO white Volkswagen Amarok – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Amarok, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
167,400 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2025
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
12,612 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 PHO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Amarok
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
3 Jul 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 PHO was last recorded at 167,400 miles on 6 Dec 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,399 miles · 4 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
12,612 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 167,400 miles
  • 2024 – 157,592 miles
  • 2023 – 148,524 miles
  • 2022 – 139,642 miles
  • 2021 – 124,167 miles
  • 2020 – 108,336 miles
  • 2019 – 86,645 miles
  • 2018 – 69,281 miles
  • 2017 – 56,311 miles
  • 2016 – 45,016 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,400 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major4 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 22 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,400 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    167,400 miles
    Test number
    660926824982
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail167,399 miles (+9,807)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,399 miles
    Test number
    216285705237
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass157,592 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    157,592 miles
    Test number
    134293922274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Fail157,589 miles (+9,065)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,589 miles
    Test number
    297596183253
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass148,524 miles (+8,882)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    148,524 miles
    Test number
    233368132717
    • AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

  6. Pass139,642 miles (+15,475)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    139,642 miles
    Test number
    936053987936
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass124,167 miles (+158)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    124,167 miles
    Test number
    411574507985
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail124,009 miles (+15,673)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,009 miles
    Test number
    650007752509
    • MajorNearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass108,336 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    108,336 miles
    Test number
    101380025930
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Valve stem slightly damaged Front & Rear Valves Perished (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail108,336 miles (+21,691)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,336 miles
    Test number
    424105098627
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Valve stem slightly damaged Front & Rear Valves Perished (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass86,645 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    86,645 miles
    Test number
    109118051994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail86,644 miles (+17,363)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,644 miles
    Test number
    692427263687
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  13. Pass69,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    69,281 miles
    Test number
    282013213929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail69,281 miles (+12,970)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,281 miles
    Test number
    486149365101
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  15. Pass56,311 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    56,311 miles
    Test number
    423783632880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail56,306 miles (+11,290)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,306 miles
    Test number
    590027195011
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass45,016 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    45,016 miles
    Test number
    246287548242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,956 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    44,956 miles
    Test number
    353052830364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 PHO

Does L4 PHO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 PHO is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L4 PHO?
The MOT on L4 PHO is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 PHO done?
L4 PHO was recorded at 167,400 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2025, an average of 12,612 miles a year.
Has L4 PHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 PHO has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L4 PHO ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L4 PHO find?
L4 PHO passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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