2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Volkswagen Scirocco MOT pass rate and common faults

4,032 MOT tests in 2024. 69.6% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time69.6%
Failed or needed repairs30.4%
Typical mileage at test92,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,032 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.5%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.8%
    172 marked dangerous
  3. Position lamp: not working2.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.2%
    119 marked dangerous
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.9%
    109 marked dangerous
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.8%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.5%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  9. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.3%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.2%
    61 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics16.3%
  2. Suspension11.8%
  3. Tyres10.7%
  4. Brakes9.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.1%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.8%
  7. Body & chassis1.2%
  8. Wheels0.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.6%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.3%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn8.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.9%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2013 Volkswagen Scirocco?

In 2024, 69.6% of 2013 Volkswagen Scirocco cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,032 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Volkswagen Scirocco?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2013 Volkswagen Scirocco reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 104, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).