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Volkswagen Amarok

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,968 cc

Y31 ARKMOT history

Y31 ARK is a black diesel Volkswagen Amarok first used on 19 Dec 2014. Its MOT is valid until 21 Nov 2026 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 69,343 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2026.

Y31 ARK black Volkswagen Amarok – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Amarok, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Nov 2026
Mileage
69,343 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,620 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y31 ARK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Amarok
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
19 Dec 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y31 ARK was last recorded at 69,343 miles on 30 Oct 2026, 950 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,393 miles · 17 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
950 miles
Average per year
3,620 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,343 miles
  • 2025 – 68,393 miles
  • 2024 – 67,117 miles
  • 2023 – 64,202 miles
  • 2022 – 61,367 miles
  • 2021 – 58,442 miles
  • 2020 – 54,466 miles
  • 2019 – 51,325 miles
  • 2018 – 43,806 miles
  • 2017 – 37,050 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail69,343 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock is corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock is corroded (5.3.2 (b))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 28 Nov 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail69,343 miles (+950)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,343 miles
    Test number
    102545858017
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock is corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock is corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass68,393 miles (+1,276)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    68,393 miles
    Test number
    145979782983
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass67,117 miles (+2,915)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    67,117 miles
    Test number
    617263890156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass64,202 miles (+2,835)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    64,202 miles
    Test number
    652156669204
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass61,367 miles (+2,925)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    61,367 miles
    Test number
    101259653893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass58,442 miles (+3,976)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    58,442 miles
    Test number
    947839130213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass54,466 miles (+3,141)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    54,466 miles
    Test number
    959657868599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass51,325 miles (+7,519)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    51,325 miles
    Test number
    604403162600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass43,806 miles (+6,756)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    43,806 miles
    Test number
    405582141671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass37,050 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    37,050 miles
    Test number
    521924036185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limits of centre 3/4 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limits of centre 3/4 (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y31 ARK

Does Y31 ARK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y31 ARK is valid until 21 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y31 ARK?
The MOT on Y31 ARK is valid until 21 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y31 ARK done?
Y31 ARK was recorded at 69,343 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2026, an average of 3,620 miles a year.
Has Y31 ARK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y31 ARK has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on Y31 ARK 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 Y31 ARK find?
Y31 ARK failed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2026 with 1 major defect and 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has negligible damping effect; nearside rear lower shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock is corroded; offside rear lower shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock is corroded.

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