Volkswagen Amarok
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc
M40 AFJMOT history
M40 AFJ is a black diesel Volkswagen Amarok first used on 18 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 105,575 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 105,575 mi
- At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 12 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 6,402 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- M40 AFJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Amarok
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 18 Jun 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
M40 AFJ was last recorded at 105,575 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 3,433 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 102,142 miles · 11 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,433 miles
- Average per year
- 6,402 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 105,575 miles
- 2025 – 102,142 miles
- 2024 – 98,753 miles
- 2023 – 92,887 miles
- 2022 – 86,691 miles
- 2021 – 76,661 miles
- 2020 – 71,680 miles
- 2019 – 64,656 miles
- 2018 – 57,884 miles
- 2017 – 51,450 miles
- 2016 – 42,530 miles
- 2015 – 34,504 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass105,575 miles
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
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.
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
16 tests since 10 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass105,575 miles (+3,433)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 105,575 miles
- Test number
- 977320417039
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass102,142 miles (+3,389)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 102,142 miles
- Test number
- 384160884251
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass98,753 miles (+40)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 98,753 miles
- Test number
- 568437191169
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail98,713 miles (+5,826)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,713 miles
- Test number
- 871943394772
- DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass92,887 miles (+6,196)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 92,887 miles
- Test number
- 736079517809
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,691 miles (+10,030)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 86,691 miles
- Test number
- 610889836355
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle inner seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass76,661 miles (+18)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 76,661 miles
- Test number
- 754958722746
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail76,643 miles (+4,963)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,643 miles
- Test number
- 403829927866
- DangerousOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder has no reserve travel and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (e) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside rear wheel binding (1.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass71,680 miles (+484)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 71,680 miles
- Test number
- 372450920783
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,196 miles (+6,540)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,196 miles
- Test number
- 431135797336
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorPosition lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
Pass64,656 miles (+6,772)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 64,656 miles
- Test number
- 130151202193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,884 miles (+6,434)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 57,884 miles
- Test number
- 534979174227
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass51,450 miles (+8,920)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 51,450 miles
- Test number
- 261559054555
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Pass42,530 miles (+18)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 42,530 miles
- Test number
- 622628859453
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,512 miles (+8,008)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,512 miles
- Test number
- 484496475186
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureSteering pivot point has excessive play steering rack synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.2.B.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Pass34,504 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 34,504 miles
- Test number
- 676391565158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about M40 AFJ
- Does M40 AFJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M40 AFJ is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on M40 AFJ?
- The MOT on M40 AFJ is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has M40 AFJ done?
- M40 AFJ was recorded at 105,575 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 6,402 miles a year.
- Has M40 AFJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. M40 AFJ has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jun 2024.
- Has the mileage on M40 AFJ 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 M40 AFJ find?
- M40 AFJ passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: rear service brake binding but not excessively.
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