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3161 SM

2013 Volkswagen Scirocco

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,803 mi
Last recorded83,803 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Scirocco66,266 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3161 SM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 83,803 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 78,169 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 73,052 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 73,052 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 66,897 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 66,897 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 59,215 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 53,411 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 46,904 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 46,904 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 38,392 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 29,915 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 21,333 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 21,333 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Scirocco?

Based on 742,525 MOT tests across 61,496 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
6,743
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
61,496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,785
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,672
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3161 SM is a 2013 Volkswagen Scirocco in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2013 Volkswagen Scirocco models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 66,266 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Scirocco fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,785 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 3161 SM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Scirocco typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 13 years old, this Volkswagen Scirocco is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 3161 SM registered?

3161 SM is a 2013 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 22 October 2013.

Is 3161 SM safe to buy?

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