Volkswagen Scirocco MOT Check
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
4.4%
17.8%
58k mi
2017
Based on 13,070 vehicles
4.5%
14.4%
65k mi
2016
Based on 14,550 vehicles
4.6%
17.0%
2015
Based on 15,456 vehicles
5.3%
18.5%
135k mi
2014
Based on 10,306 vehicles
6.0%
23.9%
135k mi
2013
Based on 11,761 vehicles
5.9%
23.1%
141k mi
2012
Based on 11,933 vehicles
6.4%
26.3%
157k mi
2011
Based on 16,428 vehicles
6.7%
30.7%
2010
Based on 17,397 vehicles
6.8%
31.3%
2009
Based on 14,954 vehicles
6.1%
28.1%
2008
Based on 2,699 vehicles
6.5%
33.9%
1993
Based on 52 vehicles
5.4%
62.2%
1992
Based on 319 vehicles
4.4%
28.2%
1991
Based on 278 vehicles
2.1%
24.9%
1990
Based on 506 vehicles
2.6%
22.4%
1989
Based on 315 vehicles
3.1%
22.0%
1988
Based on 312 vehicles
2.6%
22.0%
1987
Based on 248 vehicles
2.4%
13.5%
1986
Based on 204 vehicles
0.6%
20.4%
1985
Based on 128 vehicles
1.2%
16.0%
1984
Based on 91 vehicles
0.0%
25.0%
1981
Based on 32 vehicles
0.0%
0
Based on 60,481 vehicles
88k mi
Top MOT Failures — Volkswagen Scirocco
The most common reasons a Volkswagen Scirocco fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.
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
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.
Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc
Where Failures Occur
The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.
Front Offside
Front Nearside
Rear Nearside
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Volkswagen Scirocco — Frequently Asked Questions
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