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Volkswagen Amarok

White · Diesel · 2014 · 1,968 cc

W5 RDSMOT history

W5 RDS is a white diesel Volkswagen Amarok first used on 10 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 95,049 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2025.

W5 RDS white Volkswagen Amarok – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Amarok, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jan 2027
Mileage
95,049 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2025
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,375 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W5 RDS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Amarok
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
10 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

W5 RDS was last recorded at 95,049 miles on 23 Dec 2025, 2,514 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,535 miles · 8 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,514 miles
Average per year
6,375 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 95,049 miles
  • 2024 – 89,929 miles
  • 2022 – 86,122 miles
  • 2021 – 79,193 miles
  • 2020 – 70,732 miles
  • 2019 – 60,842 miles
  • 2018 – 50,794 miles
  • 2017 – 38,882 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,049 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

12 tests since 2 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,049 miles (+2,514)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    95,049 miles
    Test number
    999694685829
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass92,535 miles (+2,606)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    92,535 miles
    Test number
    702036965035
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  3. Pass89,929 miles (+3,807)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    89,929 miles
    Test number
    907282399577
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass86,122 miles (+6,929)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    86,122 miles
    Test number
    190020707262
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass79,193 miles (+8,461)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    79,193 miles
    Test number
    794942506345
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass70,732 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    70,732 miles
    Test number
    763524825080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail70,732 miles (+682)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,732 miles
    Test number
    784608594793
    • MajorNearside Fuel pipe leaking pipe near fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass70,050 miles (+9,208)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    70,050 miles
    Test number
    155386113869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass60,842 miles (+10,048)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    60,842 miles
    Test number
    152233646237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass50,794 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    50,794 miles
    Test number
    818094358093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail50,787 miles (+11,905)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,787 miles
    Test number
    388056180119
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  12. Pass38,882 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    38,882 miles
    Test number
    344541492970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W5 RDS

Does W5 RDS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W5 RDS is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on W5 RDS?
The MOT on W5 RDS is valid until 8 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W5 RDS done?
W5 RDS was recorded at 95,049 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2025, an average of 6,375 miles a year.
Has W5 RDS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W5 RDS has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2020.
Has the mileage on W5 RDS 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 W5 RDS find?
W5 RDS passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded; nearside rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded, and 2 more.

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