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AU13 VAE

2013 Volkswagen Scirocco

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,409 mi
Last recorded108,409 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Scirocco66,266 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU13 VAE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 108,409 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.30mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 108,409 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.30mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 103,005 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2024 103,005 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 94,669 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2023 94,669 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps x2 (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 86,328 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 79,150 miles

Rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 2 Jul 2020 71,297 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TPMS lamp illuminated

Pass 26 Jun 2019 65,120 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 58,890 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 58,890 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 49,589 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 41,567 miles

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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AU13 VAE is a 2013 Volkswagen Scirocco in Black with a 1,968cc diesel 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 AU13 VAE, 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 AU13 VAE registered?

AU13 VAE is a 2013 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 29 June 2013.

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