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AL04 ARB

2013 Volkswagen Scirocco

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

113,696 mi
Last recorded113,696 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Scirocco66,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL04 ARB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 113,696 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs are worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear pads are wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 106,510 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Apr 2025 106,358 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 91,003 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 88,240 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 79,380 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 67,033 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & Offside Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2021 67,033 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & Offside Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 61,515 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 56,206 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 48,776 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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Pass 2 Mar 2017 43,036 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 37,341 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 37,341 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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AL04 ARB is a 2013 Volkswagen Scirocco in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AL04 ARB, 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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AL04 ARB is a 2013 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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