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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Volkswagen Scirocco. Check any Scirocco by registration number below.

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74.3%

Avg Pass Rate

-11.3%

vs Volkswagen Avg

23

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Volkswagen Scirocco — MOT Reliability Overview

The Volkswagen Scirocco has an average MOT pass rate of 74.3%, which is 11.3 percentage points below the Volkswagen brand average of 85.7%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Scirocco on the road.

The most common reasons a Volkswagen Scirocco fails its MOT are the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a wheel bearing with excessive play, emissions levels exceed default limits. If you are preparing your Scirocco for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Volkswagen Scirocco, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Volkswagen Scirocco performs at MOT across different model years.

2018

Based on 1,809 vehicles

86.5%Excellent
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

4.4%

Retest Rate

17.8%

Mileage at 5yr

58k mi

2017

Based on 13,070 vehicles

85.9%Excellent
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

4.5%

Retest Rate

14.4%

Mileage at 5yr

65k mi

2016

Based on 14,550 vehicles

84.5%Good
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

4.6%

Retest Rate

17.0%

2015

Based on 15,456 vehicles

82.2%Good
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

5.3%

Retest Rate

18.5%

Mileage at 10yr

135k mi

2014

Based on 10,306 vehicles

78.2%Good
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

6.0%

Retest Rate

23.9%

Mileage at 10yr

135k mi

2013

Based on 11,761 vehicles

77.1%Good
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

5.9%

Retest Rate

23.1%

Mileage at 10yr

141k mi

2012

Based on 11,933 vehicles

75.0%Good
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

6.4%

Retest Rate

26.3%

Mileage at 10yr

157k mi

2011

Based on 16,428 vehicles

70.1%Average
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

6.7%

Retest Rate

30.7%

2010

Based on 17,397 vehicles

69.3%Average
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

6.8%

Retest Rate

31.3%

2009

Based on 14,954 vehicles

71.3%Average
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

6.1%

Retest Rate

28.1%

2008

Based on 2,699 vehicles

68.1%Average
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

6.5%

Retest Rate

33.9%

1993

Based on 52 vehicles

28.8%Poor
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

5.4%

Retest Rate

62.2%

1992

Based on 319 vehicles

69.6%Average
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

4.4%

Retest Rate

28.2%

1991

Based on 278 vehicles

71.6%Average
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

2.1%

Retest Rate

24.9%

1990

Based on 506 vehicles

71.3%Average
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

2.6%

Retest Rate

22.4%

1989

Based on 315 vehicles

72.7%Average
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

3.1%

Retest Rate

22.0%

1988

Based on 312 vehicles

74.0%Average
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

2.6%

Retest Rate

22.0%

1987

Based on 248 vehicles

79.8%Good
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

2.4%

Retest Rate

13.5%

1986

Based on 204 vehicles

77.9%Good
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.6%

Retest Rate

20.4%

1985

Based on 128 vehicles

75.8%Good
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

1.2%

Retest Rate

16.0%

1984

Based on 91 vehicles

70.3%Average
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

25.0%

1981

Based on 32 vehicles

90.6%Excellent
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

0

Based on 60,481 vehicles

79.0%Good
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Mileage at 5yr

88k mi

Top MOT Failures — Volkswagen Scirocco

The most common reasons a Volkswagen Scirocco fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired

9.4%
2

A wheel bearing with excessive play

4.0%
3

Emissions levels exceed default limits

3.9%
4

Brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle.

3.6%
5

Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

3.2%

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Offside

3.5%

Front Nearside

2.4%

Rear Nearside

1.2%

Volkswagen Scirocco — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Volkswagen Scirocco MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Volkswagen Scirocco?
The average MOT pass rate for the Volkswagen Scirocco is 74.3% compared to the Volkswagen average of 85.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Scirocco?
The most common MOT failures on the Volkswagen Scirocco are: The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired (9.4%), A wheel bearing with excessive play (4.0%), Emissions levels exceed default limits (3.9%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Volkswagen Scirocco reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 74.3%, the Volkswagen Scirocco is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.
How do I check the MOT history of a Volkswagen Scirocco?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Volkswagen Scirocco?
Typical mileage for the Volkswagen Scirocco: 57,615 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Scirocco to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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