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Volkswagen Amarok.
What to Check Before Buying.
The Volkswagen Amarok is a premium pickup truck that competes with the Ford Ranger and Toyota Hilux, offering car-like refinement with genuine workhorse capability. Popular with tradespeople and lifestyle buyers alike, it's known for strong build quality and capable engines, particularly the 3.0-litre V6. However, the Amarok has age-related vulnerabilities that buyers need to understand, especially around the rear axle and emissions systems.
⚠ Known issue
Rear axle corrosion has caught out many Amarok owners, particularly on earlier models and those used in harsher conditions - get the full picture before you buy.
⚠ Common MOT failure
Rear axle and suspension component corrosion
The average used car has 3+ known model faults the seller won't mention.
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