Volkswagen Scirocco GT Bluemotn Tech TDI (2013)
2013 Volkswagen Scirocco GT Bluemotn Tech TDI
CarHunch analysed 137 real MOT records for the 2013 Volkswagen Scirocco GT Bluemotn Tech TDI. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2013 Scirocco GT TDI falls short of the UK average with a 75.8% first-time pass rate versus the national 80%, suggesting owners should expect a higher chance of MOT failure. The good news is that no vehicles in this cohort have ever recorded a dangerous defect, so safety issues aren't a defining concern for the model.
At nearly 92,000 miles on the clock, these cars are showing their age fairly typically, but the 0.89 average failures per vehicle tells you to budget for repairs—most will need something fixed before they pass their next MOT. If you're considering one, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on suspension, brakes and exhaust components, as these account for the bulk of failures on ageing TDIs.
What to check before buying a 2013 Volkswagen Scirocco GT Bluemotn Tech TDI
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 135 | 75.9% | 0.87 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (1%) | 2 | 72.5% | 2.5 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2013 Volkswagen Scirocco GT Bluemotn Tech TDI vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2013 Volkswagen Scirocco GT Bluemotn Tech TDI vehicles fall between 75,648 and 106,276 miles.
2013 Volkswagen Scirocco GT Bluemotn Tech TDI — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 105 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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