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YY13 OVW

2013 Volkswagen Scirocco

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

148,428 mi
Last recorded148,428 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Volkswagen Scirocco66,266 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY13 OVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelScirocco
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 148,428 miles

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

Rear subframe & suspension arms corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2026 148,428 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear subframe & suspension arms corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2025 148,417 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear subframe & suspension arms corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2024 133,335 miles

Rear subframe rusty

Fail 24 Sep 2024 133,335 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear subframe rusty

Pass 14 Feb 2023 127,464 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 127,464 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 118,066 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 108,845 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 108,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2020 100,256 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 95,104 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2019 95,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 80,711 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 65,403 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 49,546 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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YY13 OVW is a 2013 Volkswagen Scirocco in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YY13 OVW, 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 YY13 OVW registered?

YY13 OVW is a 2013 Volkswagen Scirocco, first registered on 3 July 2013.

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