2013 Volkswagen Scirocco · 14,402 MOT tests
2013 Volkswagen Scirocco reliability
2013 Volkswagen Sciroccos fail 27.8% of first MOT tests, 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 11 Scirocco years (14,402 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Sciroccos: 28.5%)
- 27.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Sciroccos: 28.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 13% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 84,890
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 14,402
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- 2014 cars: 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- Weak spot: tyres, 9.1% of tests fail here (28% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 30% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Volkswagen Scirocco
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics11.2%
- Tyres9.1%
- Suspension7.7%
- Brakes5.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.1%
- Body, chassis and structure0.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.6%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Position lamp not working 2.9%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.66%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.1%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.89%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Headlamp aim set too low 1.87%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.71%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.23%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.95%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.46%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (5.58%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (3.38%)
Other years
Every Volkswagen Scirocco year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 Volkswagen Scirocco reliable?
2013 Volkswagen Sciroccos fail 27.8% of first MOT tests, 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 11 Scirocco years (14,402 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Volkswagen Scirocco MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (3.6% of tests), position lamp not working (2.9% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.66% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Volkswagen Scirocco have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Volkswagen Scirocco shows 84,890 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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