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Volkswagen Scirocco MOT pass rate and common problems

74.0% of Volkswagen Sciroccos passed the 2024 MOT (47,500 first tests): 68.9% at the first attempt and 5.1% after a fix at the test centre (PRS). About 3 in 10 failed the first attempt. For its age, it fails 4% less often than normal: MOT Risk Index 95.6 (95% CI 94.3–96.8; 100 = normal).

Volkswagen Scirocco at a glance, 2024 MOT
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
MOT pass rate74.0%incl. 5.1% fixed at the test centre202447500
Passed at the first attempt68.9%all first tests202447500
MOT Risk Index (95% CI 94.3–96.8)95.6index100 = normal for its age · rank 402 of 761 (1 = fails least for its age)202447500
Biggest excess: Tyres12.6per 1009.0 same-age2019–2024293779
Dangerous defects13.6per 10011.2 UK, not age-adjusted2019–2024293779
Advisory items117.1per 100127.1 UK, not age-adjusted2019–2024293779

The age norm is 100. The middle of these 761 models has an index of 92.8, so a model can fail less often than the norm and still sit in the worse half. Rank 1 fails least.

strip · Volkswagen Scirocco · MOT Risk Index · 95.6 vs 100 = normal · 2024
MOT Risk Index · Volkswagen Scirocco. 0–240; 100 = normal for its age; median model 92.8 · rank 402 of 761 (1 = fails least for its age). It would rank between 393 and 414 anywhere within its 95% interval, other models held where they are. DVSA, 2024.
Volkswagen Scirocco index position among 761 models
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Rank402of 761published models, 1 = fails least for its age202447500
Best rank within its 95% interval393rankother models held where they are202447500
Worst rank within its 95% interval414rankother models held where they are202447500

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Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · full dataset (v5). This model's index changed from 90.7 to 95.6 in the 24 September 2026 release, after duplicate test records were removed.

What actually fails on a Volkswagen Scirocco MOT, and how often?

Volkswagen Scirocco MOTs fail most often on ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’: 14.9 per 100 tests, against 15.1 for UK cars of the same age (2019–2024, n = 293,779).

bar · Volkswagen Scirocco · Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment · 14.9 vs 15.1 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Scirocco: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment14.9per 10015.12019–202443657
Suspension14.7per 10013.72019–202443273
Tyres12.6per 1009.02019–202436881
Brakes9.2per 10010.22019–202426896
Visibility7.4per 1007.32019–202421698
Noise, emissions and leaks3.1per 1003.12019–20248995

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 293,779 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Tyres, brakes and suspension: how does the Volkswagen Scirocco compare with cars of the same age?

The biggest excess for the Volkswagen Scirocco is tyres at age 7: 9.0 failures per 100 tests, against 6.0 for same-age cars of comparable models (2019–2024, n = 28,420).

bullet · Volkswagen Scirocco · Tyres, age 3 · 6.3 vs 4.2 · 2019–2024
Tyres, age 3: 6.3 vs 4.2. Brakes, age 3: 1.1 vs 1.8. Suspension, age 3: 0.5 vs 0.6. Tyres, age 4: 7.4 vs 4.5. Brakes, age 4: 2.1 vs 2.4. Suspension, age 4: 1.2 vs 1.2. Tyres, age 5: 7.9 vs 5.1. Brakes, age 5: 2.9 vs 3.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Scirocco: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, age 36.3per 1004.22019–202412076
Brakes, age 31.1per 1001.82019–202412076
Suspension, age 30.5per 1000.62019–202412076
Tyres, age 47.4per 1004.52019–202416413
Brakes, age 42.1per 1002.42019–202416413
Suspension, age 41.2per 1001.22019–202416413
Tyres, age 57.9per 1005.12019–202420069
Brakes, age 52.9per 1003.12019–202420069
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension, age 51.5per 1002.22019–202420069
Tyres, age 68.4per 1005.52019–202424663
Brakes, age 63.7per 1003.82019–202424663
Suspension, age 62.0per 1003.72019–202424663
Tyres, age 79.0per 1006.02019–202428420
Brakes, age 74.3per 1004.52019–202428420
Suspension, age 73.2per 1005.72019–202428420
Tyres, age 88.9per 1006.32019–202430152
Brakes, age 84.8per 1005.42019–202430152
Suspension, age 85.5per 1007.82019–202430152

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 47,500 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Volkswagen Scirocco's advisory become a fail at the next MOT?

Volkswagen Scirocco advisories turn into fails less often than on the median model; the one to watch is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: advisories on it became a fail at the next MOT 22.9% of the time.

funnel · Volkswagen Scirocco · Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment · 22.9 vs median model · 2019–2024
Advisories on lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: 22.9 of 100 became a fail on the same item at the next MOT. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Scirocco: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment22.9% next failmedian model2019–20241129
Suspension18.6% next failmedian model2019–202433066
Tyres11.8% next failmedian model2019–202460225
Body, chassis, structure10.6% next failmedian model2019–20242416
Brakes10.0% next failmedian model2019–202444848
Noise, emissions and leaks6.8% next failmedian model2019–20247865
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems4.3% next failmedian model2019–2024513
Identification of the vehicle3.2% next failmedian model2019–20242536
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Road wheels1.2% next failmedian model2019–20244616
Non-component advisories0% next failmedian model2019–202411515

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 47,500 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

My Volkswagen Scirocco got an MOT advisory: what gets flagged most?

Volkswagen Scirocco MOTs flag tyres most: 42.2 advisories per 100 tests, against 39.7 across UK tests (2019–2024, n = 293,779).

bar · Volkswagen Scirocco · Tyres · 42.2 vs 39.7 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Scirocco: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres42.2per 10039.72019–2024123992
Brakes31.6per 10034.72019–202492700
Suspension27.9per 10026.22019–202482043
Non-component advisories5.2per 1007.82019–202415333
Noise, emissions and leaks3.8per 1005.22019–202411261
Road Wheels2.4per 10012019–20247182

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 293,779 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What is likely to fail next on a Volkswagen Scirocco?

For Volkswagen Sciroccos aged 6 to 8 whose last MOT was a pass, the item most likely to fail at the next MOT is tyres: 7.3% failed on it (2019–2024, n = 32,698).

bar · Volkswagen Scirocco · Tyres, under 3 years old, after a pass · 5.9 vs baseline · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Scirocco: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a pass5.9% next fail2019–20245801
Visibility, under 3 years old, after a pass5.3% next fail2019–20245801
Brakes, under 3 years old, after a pass1.5% next fail2019–20245801
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after a pass0.9% next fail2019–20245801
Suspension, under 3 years old, after a pass0.8% next fail2019–20245801
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–20245801
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, under 3 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–20245801
Road wheels, under 3 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–20245801
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Identification of the vehicle, under 3 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–20245801
Tyres, under 3 years old, after an advisory7.5% next fail2019–20241351
Visibility, under 3 years old, after an advisory5.6% next fail2019–20241351
Brakes, under 3 years old, after an advisory3.7% next fail2019–20241351
Suspension, under 3 years old, after an advisory1.6% next fail2019–20241351
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after an advisory1.3% next fail2019–20241351
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after an advisory1.0% next fail2019–20241351
Identification of the vehicle, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–20241351
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a fail7.9% next fail2019–20241295
Visibility, under 3 years old, after a fail4.9% next fail2019–20241295
Brakes, under 3 years old, after a fail2.4% next fail2019–20241295
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after a fail1.2% next fail2019–20241295
Suspension, under 3 years old, after a fail1.2% next fail2019–20241295
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after a fail0.5% next fail2019–20241295
Road wheels, under 3 years old, after a fail0.5% next fail2019–20241295
Identification of the vehicle, under 3 years old, after a fail0.4% next fail2019–20241295
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass6.5% next fail2019–202429573
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass4.1% next fail2019–202429573
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass2.3% next fail2019–202429573
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass2.3% next fail2019–202429573
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass1.6% next fail2019–202429573
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.8% next fail2019–202429573
Road wheels, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–202429573
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–202429573
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–202429573
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–202429573
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–202429573
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory9.1% next fail2019–202414680
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory5.7% next fail2019–202414680
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory4.7% next fail2019–202414680
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory2.9% next fail2019–202414680
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory2.7% next fail2019–202414680
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory1.2% next fail2019–202414680
Road wheels, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.5% next fail2019–202414680
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–202414680
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–202414680
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–202414680
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.2% next fail2019–202414680
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail10.2% next fail2019–20249366
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail6.5% next fail2019–20249366
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail4.5% next fail2019–20249366
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail4.4% next fail2019–20249366
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail2.7% next fail2019–20249366
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail2.1% next fail2019–20249366
Road wheels, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.6% next fail2019–20249366
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.4% next fail2019–20249366
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.4% next fail2019–20249366
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.4% next fail2019–20249366
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.3% next fail2019–20249366
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass7.3% next fail2019–202432698
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass6.5% next fail2019–202432698
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass5.7% next fail2019–202432698
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass4.5% next fail2019–202432698
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass3.7% next fail2019–202432698
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass1.4% next fail2019–202432698
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.7% next fail2019–202432698
Road wheels, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.5% next fail2019–202432698
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–202432698
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–202432698
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–202432698
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory10.3% next fail2019–202421648
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory8.6% next fail2019–202421648
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory7.2% next fail2019–202421648
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory6.4% next fail2019–202421648
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory6.2% next fail2019–202421648
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory1.6% next fail2019–202421648
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory1.0% next fail2019–202421648
Road wheels, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.5% next fail2019–202421648
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–202421648
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–202421648
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–202421648
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail11.3% next fail2019–202417814
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail11.3% next fail2019–202417814
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail9.4% next fail2019–202417814
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail7.3% next fail2019–202417814
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail7.0% next fail2019–202417814
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail3.1% next fail2019–202417814
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail1.6% next fail2019–202417814
Road wheels, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.8% next fail2019–202417814
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.8% next fail2019–202417814
Identification of the vehicle, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.5% next fail2019–202417814
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail0.5% next fail2019–202417814
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass14.6% next fail2019–202427570
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass12.4% next fail2019–202427570
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass7.1% next fail2019–202427570
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass5.7% next fail2019–202427570
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass5.1% next fail2019–202427570
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass2.6% next fail2019–202427570
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass2.4% next fail2019–202427570
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.7% next fail2019–202427570
Road wheels, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.5% next fail2019–202427570
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.5% next fail2019–202427570
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–202427570
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory17.7% next fail2019–202421905
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory15.5% next fail2019–202421905
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory9.8% next fail2019–202421905
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory7.9% next fail2019–202421905
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory7.7% next fail2019–202421905
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory3.2% next fail2019–202421905
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory3.0% next fail2019–202421905
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.8% next fail2019–202421905
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.8% next fail2019–202421905
Road wheels, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.7% next fail2019–202421905
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–202421905
Suspension, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail20.3% next fail2019–202425545
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail19.2% next fail2019–202425545
Tyres, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail11.2% next fail2019–202425545
Brakes, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail9.9% next fail2019–202425545
Visibility, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail8.4% next fail2019–202425545
Noise, emissions and leaks, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail4.7% next fail2019–202425545
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail3.8% next fail2019–202425545
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail1.5% next fail2019–202425545
Road wheels, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail0.9% next fail2019–202425545
Steering, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail0.6% next fail2019–202425545
Identification of the vehicle, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail0.5% next fail2019–202425545
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass16.5% next fail2019–20249029
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass14.0% next fail2019–20249029
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass7.2% next fail2019–20249029
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass6.3% next fail2019–20249029
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass5.5% next fail2019–20249029
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass5.0% next fail2019–20249029
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass3.6% next fail2019–20249029
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass1.3% next fail2019–20249029
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass1.0% next fail2019–20249029
Road wheels, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass0.6% next fail2019–20249029
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–20249029
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory22.3% next fail2019–20248676
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory18.8% next fail2019–20248676
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory10.2% next fail2019–20248676
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory9.2% next fail2019–20248676
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory8.0% next fail2019–20248676
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory5.8% next fail2019–20248676
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory4.7% next fail2019–20248676
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory2.0% next fail2019–20248676
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory1.2% next fail2019–20248676
Road wheels, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory0.9% next fail2019–20248676
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–20248676
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail23.5% next fail2019–202411382
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail21.8% next fail2019–202411382
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail11.9% next fail2019–202411382
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail11.0% next fail2019–202411382
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail9.0% next fail2019–202411382
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail7.0% next fail2019–202411382
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail6.8% next fail2019–202411382
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail1.9% next fail2019–202411382
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail1.8% next fail2019–202411382
Road wheels, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail0.8% next fail2019–202411382
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail0.5% next fail2019–202411382
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 72 cars)20.8% next fail2019–202472
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 72 cars)12.5% next fail2019–202472
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 72 cars)9.7% next fail2019–202472
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 72 cars)6.9% next fail2019–202472
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 72 cars)6.9% next fail2019–202472
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 59 cars)22.0% next fail2019–202459
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 59 cars)22.0% next fail2019–202459
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 59 cars)20.3% next fail2019–202459
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 59 cars)8.5% next fail2019–202459
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 186 cars)16.1% next fail2019–2024186
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 186 cars)11.8% next fail2019–2024186
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 186 cars)9.1% next fail2019–2024186
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 186 cars)8.6% next fail2019–2024186
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 186 cars)6.5% next fail2019–2024186
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 186 cars)5.4% next fail2019–2024186
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 186 cars)4.3% next fail2019–2024186
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 186 cars)3.8% next fail2019–2024186
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after a pass8.0% next fail2019–20241456
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after a pass7.4% next fail2019–20241456
Brakes, 20 years or older, after a pass6.7% next fail2019–20241456
Suspension, 20 years or older, after a pass5.4% next fail2019–20241456
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after a pass4.4% next fail2019–20241456
Visibility, 20 years or older, after a pass3.9% next fail2019–20241456
Steering, 20 years or older, after a pass3.2% next fail2019–20241456
Tyres, 20 years or older, after a pass0.9% next fail2019–20241456
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after a pass0.6% next fail2019–20241456
Identification of the vehicle, 20 years or older, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–20241456
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after an advisory17.3% next fail2019–2024919
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after an advisory17.2% next fail2019–2024919
Brakes, 20 years or older, after an advisory15.6% next fail2019–2024919
Suspension, 20 years or older, after an advisory12.5% next fail2019–2024919
Visibility, 20 years or older, after an advisory8.4% next fail2019–2024919
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after an advisory6.6% next fail2019–2024919
Steering, 20 years or older, after an advisory5.0% next fail2019–2024919
Tyres, 20 years or older, after an advisory3.0% next fail2019–2024919
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after a fail20.9% next fail2019–20241223
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after a fail19.8% next fail2019–20241223
Brakes, 20 years or older, after a fail16.4% next fail2019–20241223
Suspension, 20 years or older, after a fail14.7% next fail2019–20241223
Visibility, 20 years or older, after a fail10.4% next fail2019–20241223
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after a fail10.1% next fail2019–20241223
Steering, 20 years or older, after a fail5.4% next fail2019–20241223
Tyres, 20 years or older, after a fail4.4% next fail2019–20241223
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after a fail1.1% next fail2019–20241223
Identification of the vehicle, 20 years or older, after a fail0.8% next fail2019–20241223
Speedometer and speed limiter, 20 years or older, after a fail0.7% next fail2019–20241223

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 47,500 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How often does a Volkswagen Scirocco get a dangerous MOT defect?

The Volkswagen Scirocco gets a dangerous defect more often than the UK average: 13.6 per 100 first tests against 11.2 across the UK. A dangerous defect means the vehicle should not be driven away until it is fixed. In the same tests, 40.8 major and 12.7 minor defects were recorded per 100 tests (one test can record several).

bullet · Volkswagen Scirocco · Dangerous defects · 13.6 vs 11.2 · 2019–2024
Dangerous defects: 13.6 vs 11.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Scirocco: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dangerous defects13.6per 10011.22019–2024293779

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 293,779 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id; severity not recorded for some 2018–2021 tests · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Volkswagen Scirocco still pass its MOT in a few years?

First-time MOT failures for the Volkswagen Scirocco go from 18.1% at age 6 to 39% at age 16, against 43.1% for all cars aged 16 (2024, n = 47,500).

line · Volkswagen Scirocco · Age 6 · 18.1 vs 17.5 · 2024
Age 6: 18.1. Age 16: 39. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Scirocco: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 618.1% failed first time17.52024645
Age 719.6% failed first time20.220244647
Age 820.4% failed first time23.320245251
Age 924.0% failed first time26.520245482
Age 1029.8% failed first time30.120243751
Age 1131% failed first time33.220244397
Age 1233.4% failed first time35.720244267
Age 1339.1% failed first time38.220245946
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1440.3% failed first time40.420246187
Age 1538.6% failed first time41.620245201
Age 1639% failed first time43.12024941

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 47,500 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How does the Volkswagen Scirocco compare with cars of its own age and size?

At 9 of 14 ages shown, Volkswagen Sciroccos fail first time more often than comparable models of the same size class; the biggest difference is at age 3, where they fail more often: 17.1% against 11.7% (2024, n = 12,076).

line · Volkswagen Scirocco · Age 3 · 17.1 vs 11.7 · 2024
Age 3: 17.1. Age 16: 39.0. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Scirocco: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 317.1% fail11.7202412076
Age 415.7% fail13.3202416413
Age 517.6% fail15.1202420069
Age 619.9% fail17.3202424663
Age 722.1% fail20.1202428420
Age 824.8% fail23.2202430152
Age 929.5% fail26.7202431664
Age 1033.0% fail30.0202432158
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1135.0% fail33.4202429131
Age 1236.5% fail36.5202424331
Age 1338.8% fail38.9202419399
Age 1439.5% fail40.8202412835
Age 1539.1% fail42.320246223
Age 1639.0% fail43.12024942

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 47,500 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Volkswagen Scirocco years should I avoid?

The Volkswagen Scirocco build year that fails most for its age is 2010: index 106.2 (95% CI 104.5–107.9) against the model's own age norm of 100 (2019–2024, n = 40,296).

Build year matters for the Volkswagen Scirocco: 2010 Volkswagen Sciroccos fail more than their age would predict, 2016 ones less. Years whose confidence interval includes normal are shown without a label.

bar · Volkswagen Scirocco · Build year 2008 · 99.6 vs 100 = normal · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Scirocco: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 200899.6index vs own age100 = normal2019–20246534
Build year 2009100.8index vs own age100 = normal2019–202434977
Build year 2010 (worse for its age)106.2index vs own age100 = normal2019–202440296
Build year 2011 (worse for its age)106.1index vs own age100 = normal2019–202437601
Build year 201298.7index vs own age100 = normal2019–202426747
Build year 201398.6index vs own age100 = normal2019–202426948
Build year 201498.6index vs own age100 = normal2019–202422793
Build year 2015 (better for its age)94.7index vs own age100 = normal2019–202433285
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Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 2016 (better for its age)93.4index vs own age100 = normal2019–202432062
Build year 2017 (better for its age)94.6index vs own age100 = normal2019–202424528
Build year 2018 (rough estimate: 2,700 tests, 95% interval 85.7–103.4)94.6index vs own age100 = normal2019–20242700

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 47,500 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How much does it cost to fix a Volkswagen Scirocco MOT fail?

Expected repair cost per Volkswagen Scirocco MOT: about £79 (up to about £149 if more expensive parts are needed), from the chance of failing each item and its most common UK repair price (catalogue estimate, n = 47,500).

Computed, not measured.

bar · Volkswagen Scirocco · Expected repair bill · 78.7 vs modal price catalogue · price catalogue
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Scirocco: the numbers behind this answer (price catalogue)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Expected repair bill78.7GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue47500
Estimated range lower78.7GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue47500
Estimated range upper149.4GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue47500
Suspension: Suspension coil spring (single corner)26.5GBP expected contribution180price catalogue47500
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Battery replacement (standard 12V lead-acid)20.9GBP expected contribution140price catalogue47500
Brakes: Front brake pads (parts + labour, typical hatchback)13.8GBP expected contribution150price catalogue47500
Tyres: Tyre (single mid-range 16" fitted)11.3GBP expected contribution90price catalogue47500
Noise, emissions and leaks: Exhaust rear silencer6.2GBP expected contribution200price catalogue47500

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: price catalogue · n = 47,500 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Volkswagen Scirocco more reliable than similar cars?

Of 8 similar models, 5 fail less often for their age than the Volkswagen Scirocco and 3 as often or more. The Volkswagen Scirocco has an MOT Risk Index of 95.6, where 100 = normal for its age (2024, n = 47,500).

bar · Volkswagen Scirocco · Volkswagen Scirocco (this model) · 95.6 vs 100 = normal · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Scirocco: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Volkswagen Scirocco (this model)95.6index100 = normal202447500
Volkswagen Touran97index95.6202473577
Skoda Superb95.3index95.6202465281
Jaguar XE90.8index95.6202443948
Mitsubishi Outlander97index95.6202478306
Toyota Avensis91.6index95.6202463111
Volkswagen Passat92.4index95.62024190397
Mercedes-Benz B-Class91.8index95.6202471436
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Mercedes-Benz CLA100.6index95.6202463888

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 47,500 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Volkswagen Scirocco normally do?

At age 8, the median Volkswagen Scirocco had covered 61,194 miles by its MOT; the middle half ranged from 47,600 to 76,186 miles (2024, n = 5,251).

line · Volkswagen Scirocco · Age 6 median · 42417 vs baseline · 2024
Age 6 median: 42417. Age 16 P75: 127895. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Scirocco: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 6 median42417miles2024645
Age 6 P2532324miles2024645
Age 6 P7553175miles2024645
Age 7 median51155miles20244647
Age 7 P2538928miles20244647
Age 7 P7564217miles20244647
Age 8 median61194miles20245251
Age 8 P2547600miles20245251
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 8 P7576186miles20245251
Age 9 median72137miles20245482
Age 9 P2556824miles20245482
Age 9 P7589889miles20245482
Age 10 median82012miles20243751
Age 10 P2565670miles20243751
Age 10 P75101003miles20243751
Age 11 median92370miles20244397
Age 11 P2573395miles20244397
Age 11 P75112505miles20244397
Age 12 median102935miles20244267
Age 12 P2582846miles20244267
Age 12 P75124921miles20244267
Age 13 median108503miles20245946
Age 13 P2587708miles20245946
Age 13 P75130500miles20245946
Age 14 median112479miles20246187
Age 14 P2591116miles20246187
Age 14 P75136205miles20246187
Age 15 median116271miles20245201
Age 15 P2594924miles20245201
Age 15 P75138946miles20245201
Age 16 median110040miles2024941
Age 16 P2589372miles2024941
Age 16 P75127895miles2024941

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 47,500 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does high mileage mean more Volkswagen Scirocco MOT failures at the same age?

At ages 10–14, 16.8% of Volkswagen Sciroccos with under 40,000 miles failed first time, against 42.2% of those with over 140,000 miles (2024, n = 3,911). Inside this age group, higher mileage goes with more failures.

bar · Volkswagen Scirocco · Age 6–9, <40k miles · 14.7 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Scirocco: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 6–9, <40k miles14.7% failed first time20242661
Age 6–9, 40-70k miles20% failed first time20247765
Age 6–9, 70-100k miles25.3% failed first time20244282
Age 6–9, 100-140k miles29.2% failed first time20241188
Age 6–9, 140k+ miles (rough estimate: 124 tests, 95% interval 25.4–41.7%)33.1% failed first time2024124
Age 10–14, <40k miles16.8% failed first time2024506
Age 10–14, 40-70k miles26.5% failed first time20243333
Age 10–14, 70-100k miles33.4% failed first time20248070
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 10–14, 100-140k miles39.2% failed first time20249228
Age 10–14, 140k+ miles42.2% failed first time20243405
Age 15+, <40k miles (rough estimate: 70 tests, 95% interval 6.9–22.7%)12.9% failed first time202470
Age 15+, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 424 tests, 95% interval 27.1–35.9%)31.4% failed first time2024424
Age 15+, 70-100k miles36.7% failed first time20241456
Age 15+, 100-140k miles39.1% failed first time20242856
Age 15+, 140k+ miles42.7% failed first time20241392

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 47,500 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Volkswagen Scirocco last?

26.0% of Volkswagen Sciroccos tested had reached 100,000 miles, and 3.9% had reached 150,000 (2024, n = 76,149).

line · Volkswagen Scirocco · 100,000 miles · 26.0 vs baseline · 2024
100,000 miles: 26.0. 200,000 miles: 0.4. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Scirocco: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
100,000 miles26.0% of tested cars202476149
150,000 miles3.9% of tested cars202411496
200,000 miles0.4% of tested cars20241070

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 47,500 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Volkswagen Scirocco driven more or less than average, and does that change the picture?

Matched on annual mileage as well as age, the Volkswagen Scirocco index is 93.0, against 97.0 on age alone (2019–2024, n = 47,500).

slope · Volkswagen Scirocco · Age and mileage adjusted index · 93 vs 97 · 2019–2024
Age and mileage adjusted index: 97 vs 93. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Scirocco: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age and mileage adjusted index93index972019–202447500

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 47,500 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Volkswagen Scirocco fuel fails its MOT less?

Diesel Volkswagen Sciroccos fail first time more often than petrol ones, before allowing for age: 33.2% against 28.5%.

bar · Volkswagen Scirocco · Diesel · 33.2 vs other fuels · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Scirocco: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Diesel33.2% fail first timeother fuels202426165
Petrol28.5% fail first timeother fuels202421333

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 47,500 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Volkswagen Scirocco engine is best?

For its age, the best Volkswagen Scirocco engine is the petrol 1.8–2.0 litre at index 90.0, and the worst the diesel 1.8–2.0 litre at 105.1, where 100 = the model's own average (2024, n = 47,500).

bar · Volkswagen Scirocco · Petrol 1.8–2.0 litre · 90 vs 100 = model average · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Scirocco: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Petrol 1.8–2.0 litre90index vs model norm100 = model average202467328
Petrol 1.2–1.5 litre97.9index vs model norm100 = model average202457892
Petrol 1.5–1.8 litre98index vs model norm100 = model average20245138
Diesel 1.8–2.0 litre105.1index vs model norm100 = model average2024162194
Diesel 1.5–1.8 litre (rough estimate: 303 tests, 95% interval 98.4–131.4)114.4index vs model norm100 = model average2024303
Diesel 1.2–1.5 litre (rough estimate: 106 tests, 95% interval 97.0–153.2)124.1index vs model norm100 = model average2024106

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 47,500 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Where in Britain does the Volkswagen Scirocco fail its MOT most?

Volkswagen Scirocco fails first-time MOTs most in Llandrindod Wells (LD): 40.4% against 28.3% across Britain for this model, both 2019–2024 (2024, n = 188).

First-time failure rates for the Volkswagen Scirocco range from 22.4% to 35.9% by area, before allowing for age: a narrower spread than for the typical model.

map · Volkswagen Scirocco · Llandrindod Wells (LD) (rough estimate: 188 tests, 95% interval 33.7–47.6%) · 40.4 vs 31.1 · 2024
Scotland. N. England. Wales. London. S. West. % failing. 24%. 34%. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Scirocco: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Llandrindod Wells (LD) (rough estimate: 188 tests, 95% interval 33.7–47.6%)40.4% fail first time31.12024188
Plymouth (PL)35.9% fail first time31.120242801
Dundee (DD)35.3% fail first time31.120241194
Romford (RM)22.4% fail first time31.120241360
Enfield (EN)22.6% fail first time31.120241366
Harrow (HA)23.2% fail first time31.120241308
Gloucester (GL)34.7% fail first time31.120244156
Hull (HU)34.4% fail first time31.120242293
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Truro (TR)34.3% fail first time31.120241329
Taunton (TA)34.2% fail first time31.120241671
Bristol (BS)34.0% fail first time31.120245104
Kirkcaldy (KY)33.8% fail first time31.120242126
Aberdeen (AB)33.6% fail first time31.120242443
Bournemouth (BH)33.5% fail first time31.120242355
Exeter (EX)33.3% fail first time31.120242364
Bath (BA)32.9% fail first time31.120242329
Salisbury (SP)32.7% fail first time31.120241334
Torquay (TQ)32.6% fail first time31.120241041
Lincoln (LN)32.1% fail first time31.120241876
Swansea (SA)31.8% fail first time31.120243429
Brighton (BN)31.7% fail first time31.120242598
Newport (NP)31.5% fail first time31.120243171
Southampton (SO)31.5% fail first time31.120242956
Portsmouth (PO)31.3% fail first time31.120243138
Stoke-on-Trent (ST)31.3% fail first time31.120243962
Sunderland (SR)31.0% fail first time31.120241314
Cardiff (CF)30.7% fail first time31.120245222
Ipswich (IP)30.6% fail first time31.120243254
Darlington (DL)30.4% fail first time31.120242227
Cambridge (CB)30.4% fail first time31.120241898
Walsall (WS)30.3% fail first time31.120243017
Falkirk (FK)30.1% fail first time31.120241491
Kilmarnock (KA)30.0% fail first time31.120241972
Dumfries (DG)29.9% fail first time31.12024555
Blackpool (FY)29.9% fail first time31.120241212
Leeds (LS)29.9% fail first time31.120243731
Carlisle (CA)29.7% fail first time31.120241538
Bradford (BD)29.5% fail first time31.120242485
Dorchester (DT)29.4% fail first time31.12024849
Lancaster (LA)29.2% fail first time31.120241665
Northampton (NN)28.9% fail first time31.120245322
Crewe (CW)28.9% fail first time31.120242038
Perth (PH)28.6% fail first time31.12024618
Huddersfield (HD)28.6% fail first time31.120241366
Newcastle (NE)28.5% fail first time31.120245678
Norwich (NR)28.5% fail first time31.120244321
Oxford (OX)28.4% fail first time31.120243133
Colchester (CO)28.4% fail first time31.120242090
Edinburgh (EH)28.4% fail first time31.120244010
Peterborough (PE)28.3% fail first time31.120245868
Guildford (GU)28.3% fail first time31.120243248
Inverness (IV)28.2% fail first time31.120241227
Glasgow (G)28.1% fail first time31.120245205
Milton Keynes (MK)28.1% fail first time31.120243429
Redhill (RH)28.0% fail first time31.120242482
Galashiels (TD) (rough estimate: 495 tests, 95% interval 24.1–32.0%)27.9% fail first time31.12024495
Telford (TF)27.8% fail first time31.120241476
Leicester (LE)27.8% fail first time31.120247387
Chester (CH)27.7% fail first time31.120243521
Swindon (SN)27.6% fail first time31.120242398
Manchester (M)27.6% fail first time31.120244674
London N (N)27.6% fail first time31.120241448
Wigan (WN)27.6% fail first time31.120241424
Stockport (SK)27.6% fail first time31.120243416
Stevenage (SG)27.4% fail first time31.120242102
Motherwell (ML)27.3% fail first time31.120241634
Worcester (WR)27.2% fail first time31.120241983
York (YO)27.2% fail first time31.120242531
Derby (DE)27.2% fail first time31.120245913
Reading (RG)27.2% fail first time31.120243944
Tonbridge (TN)27.2% fail first time31.120242804
Wolverhampton (WV)27.1% fail first time31.120242646
Paisley (PA)27.0% fail first time31.120241555
Cleveland (TS)27% fail first time31.120243571
Coventry (CV)26.9% fail first time31.120244731
Watford (WD)26.9% fail first time31.120241096
Shrewsbury (SY)26.9% fail first time31.120241862
London E (E)26.8% fail first time31.120241403
Halifax (HX)26.7% fail first time31.12024902
Doncaster (DN)26.6% fail first time31.120244334
Bolton (BL)26.6% fail first time31.120242444
Wakefield (WF)26.5% fail first time31.120243268
Canterbury (CT)26.5% fail first time31.120241844
Medway (ME)26.5% fail first time31.120242565
Harrogate (HG)26.5% fail first time31.12024713
Durham (DH)26.5% fail first time31.120241732
Preston (PR)26.3% fail first time31.120242594
Oldham (OL)26.2% fail first time31.120242135
Dudley (DY)26.0% fail first time31.120242347
London SW (SW)25.9% fail first time31.120241126
Blackburn (BB)25.9% fail first time31.120242828
Hemel Hempstead (HP)25.7% fail first time31.120242760
Croydon (CR)25.7% fail first time31.120241553
Llandudno (LL)25.7% fail first time31.120243403
Chelmsford (CM)25.6% fail first time31.120242888
Sheffield (S)25.6% fail first time31.120247688
Birmingham (B)25.5% fail first time31.1202410445
Luton (LU)25.5% fail first time31.120241990
Hereford (HR)25.3% fail first time31.120241108
London SE (SE)25.2% fail first time31.120241599
Kirkwall (KW) (rough estimate: 151 tests, 95% interval 18.9–32.6%)25.2% fail first time31.12024151
Warrington (WA)24.9% fail first time31.120243003
Uxbridge (UB)24.8% fail first time31.120241212
Nottingham (NG)24.8% fail first time31.120247968
Southend-on-Sea (SS)24.7% fail first time31.120241732
Twickenham (TW)24.7% fail first time31.120241629
Sutton (SM)24.6% fail first time31.12024500
London NW (NW)24.5% fail first time31.120241256
London W (W) (rough estimate: 490 tests, 95% interval 20.9–28.5%)24.5% fail first time31.12024490
Bromley (BR)24.3% fail first time31.12024704
Dartford (DA)24.1% fail first time31.120241474
Kingston upon Thames (KT)23.9% fail first time31.120241670
Ilford (IG)23.9% fail first time31.12024861
Slough (SL)23.9% fail first time31.120241792
St Albans (AL)23.9% fail first time31.120241219
Liverpool (L)23.6% fail first time31.120241349

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 47,500 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does a Volkswagen Scirocco rust more than average?

Allowing for age, Volkswagen Scirocco MOTs record corrosion failures at 1.0 times the national rate: 0.75% of tests against 0.77% (2024 + geographic layers, n = 46,779).

Computed, not measured.

slope · Volkswagen Scirocco · Salt belt susceptibility · 1.0 vs 1 · 2024 + geographic layers
Salt belt susceptibility: 1 vs 1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Scirocco: the numbers behind this answer (2024 + geographic layers)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Salt belt susceptibility1.0ratio estimate12024 + geographic layers46779

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 + geographic layers · n = 47,500 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is a Volkswagen Scirocco ULEZ compliant?

An estimated 55.8% of Volkswagen Sciroccos tested are likely ULEZ-compliant, judged from fuel type and first-use date; check a specific car with TfL's vehicle checker (2024).

Computed, not measured.

stacked · Volkswagen Scirocco · Likely compliant · 55.8 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Scirocco: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Likely compliant55.8% estimate202447500

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 47,500 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do six years of MOTs show about owning a Volkswagen Scirocco?

Of failed Volkswagen Scirocco MOTs, 43.6% were retested the same day and a further 53.6% within 10 days; the median failed car passed its retest after 1 day (2019–2024, n = 62,413).

bar · Volkswagen Scirocco · Same-day retest · 43.6 vs failed initial tests · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Scirocco: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Same-day retest43.6%failed initial tests2019–202462413
Retest within 10 days53.6%failed initial tests2019–202462413
Clean MOT streak39.2%observed chains2019–202450639
Repeat advisory33.2%observed chains2019–202450639
Decreasing odometer1.0% mileage anomalyobserved chains2019–202451743

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 47,500 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is low mileage better for a Volkswagen Scirocco?

Volkswagen Sciroccos aged 5 to 14 doing under 5,000 miles a year failed first time in 17.8% of tests, against 30.1% for those doing 8,000 to 12,000 miles (2019–2024, n = 23,945).

bullet · Volkswagen Scirocco · Low-use first-time failure · 17.8 vs 30.1 · 2019–2024
Low-use first-time failure: 17.8 vs 30.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Scirocco: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Low-use first-time failure17.8%30.12019–202423945
Low-use gap-12.3percentage points8–12k miles2019–202423945

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 47,500 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many years is a Volkswagen Scirocco likely to last?

Volkswagen Sciroccos leave the road sooner than most: at ten years old the typical one has about 4.4 more years of MOTs ahead. This is a forecast from the survival curve and may not come true.

Computed, not measured.

Forecast, not a prediction for a particular car.

bar · Volkswagen Scirocco · Age 5 · 9.6 vs baseline · survival forecast
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Scirocco: the numbers behind this answer (survival forecast)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 59.6years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 86.4years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 104.4years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 12 (at least; observed only until age 16)2.4years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 15 (at least; observed only until age 16)0.7years forecastsurvival forecast0

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: survival forecast · n = 47,500 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Volkswagen Sciroccos are still on the road?

In 2024, for every 100 Volkswagen Sciroccos tested at ages 4 to 6, about 5 were tested at age 16 (2024, n = 942).

line · Volkswagen Scirocco · Age 3 · 59.2 vs baseline · 2024
Age 3: 59.2. Age 16: 4.6. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Scirocco: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 359.2% of age 4–6 baseline202412076
Age 480.5% of age 4–6 baseline202416413
Age 598.5% of age 4–6 baseline202420069
Age 6 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline202424663
Age 7 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline202428420
Age 8 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline202430152
Age 9 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline202431664
Age 10 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline202432158
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 11 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline202429131
Age 12 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline202424331
Age 1395.2% of age 4–6 baseline202419399
Age 1463% of age 4–6 baseline202412835
Age 1530.5% of age 4–6 baseline20246223
Age 164.6% of age 4–6 baseline2024942

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 47,500 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

If a Volkswagen Scirocco fails, does it fail again?

32.6% of Volkswagen Sciroccos that failed an MOT failed the next one too, against 25.1% after a pass (2019–2024, n = 16,018). The failure most likely to come back is identification of the vehicle: 36.2% of those fails recurred at the next MOT.

bullet · Volkswagen Scirocco · Repeat after fail · 32.6 vs 25.1 · 2019–2024
Repeat after fail: 32.6 vs 25.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Scirocco: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Repeat after fail32.6%25.12019–202416018

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 47,500 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Volkswagen Scirocco faults come together?

On Volkswagen Sciroccos, ‘body, chassis, structure’ and steering failures turn up together 7.0 times as often as chance would predict (2024, n = 254).

Volkswagen Scirocco: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Body, chassis, structure + Steering (rough estimate: 254 tests, 95% interval 6.1–7.9)7.0liftexpected joint rate2024254
Noise, emissions and leaks + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 335 tests, 95% interval 5.9–7.3)6.6liftexpected joint rate2024335
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Steering (rough estimate: 72 tests, 95% interval 4.8–7.8)6.2liftexpected joint rate202472
Road Wheels + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 70 tests, 95% interval 4.6–7.4)5.8liftexpected joint rate202470
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems5.6liftexpected joint rate20241157
Body, chassis, structure + Noise, emissions and leaks5.5liftexpected joint rate2024877
Identification of the vehicle + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 35 tests, 95% interval 3.6–7.1)5.1liftexpected joint rate202435
Identification of the vehicle + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 144 tests, 95% interval 4.2–5.8)4.9liftexpected joint rate2024144
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Noise, emissions and leaks + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 199 tests, 95% interval 4.1–5.4)4.7liftexpected joint rate2024199
Body, chassis, structure + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 210 tests, 95% interval 4.0–5.3)4.7liftexpected joint rate2024210
Brakes + Steering (rough estimate: 451 tests, 95% interval 4.2–5.1)4.6liftexpected joint rate2024451
Noise, emissions and leaks + Steering (rough estimate: 182 tests, 95% interval 3.8–5.1)4.4liftexpected joint rate2024182
Identification of the vehicle + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 36 tests, 95% interval 3.0–6.0)4.3liftexpected joint rate202436
Identification of the vehicle + Steering (rough estimate: 29 tests, 95% interval 2.9–6.2)4.3liftexpected joint rate202429
Brakes + Noise, emissions and leaks4.3liftexpected joint rate20241816
Brakes + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems4.2liftexpected joint rate2024508
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Noise, emissions and leaks4.0liftexpected joint rate20242933
Body, chassis, structure + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 145 tests, 95% interval 3.3–4.6)3.9liftexpected joint rate2024145
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Road Wheels3.9liftexpected joint rate2024660
Identification of the vehicle + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 437 tests, 95% interval 3.4–4.1)3.7liftexpected joint rate2024437
Brakes + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 364 tests, 95% interval 3.3–4.0)3.6liftexpected joint rate2024364
Road Wheels + Tyres3.6liftexpected joint rate2024538
Body, chassis, structure + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment3.6liftexpected joint rate20242312
Brakes + Identification of the vehicle (rough estimate: 247 tests, 95% interval 3.1–4.1)3.6liftexpected joint rate2024247
Road Wheels + Steering (rough estimate: 34 tests, 95% interval 2.4–4.9)3.5liftexpected joint rate202434
Body, chassis, structure + Identification of the vehicle (rough estimate: 90 tests, 95% interval 2.8–4.3)3.5liftexpected joint rate202490
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Suspension3.4liftexpected joint rate2024700
Identification of the vehicle + Visibility (rough estimate: 250 tests, 95% interval 3.0–3.8)3.4liftexpected joint rate2024250
Body, chassis, structure + Brakes3.4liftexpected joint rate20241274
Steering + Suspension3.4liftexpected joint rate2024565
Noise, emissions and leaks + Suspension3.3liftexpected joint rate20242442
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Visibility (rough estimate: 417 tests, 95% interval 2.9–3.6)3.2liftexpected joint rate2024417
Brakes + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment3.2liftexpected joint rate20245551
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Steering3.2liftexpected joint rate2024531
Body, chassis, structure + Suspension3.2liftexpected joint rate20242050
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Suspension3.1liftexpected joint rate20249212
Brakes + Suspension3.1liftexpected joint rate20245344
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Tyres3.1liftexpected joint rate2024556
Identification of the vehicle + Tyres (rough estimate: 315 tests, 95% interval 2.7–3.4)3.0liftexpected joint rate2024315
Noise, emissions and leaks + Tyres3.0liftexpected joint rate20241935
Noise, emissions and leaks + Visibility3.0liftexpected joint rate20241376
Road Wheels + Suspension3.0liftexpected joint rate2024510
Brakes + Tyres2.9liftexpected joint rate20244413
Road Wheels + Visibility (rough estimate: 307 tests, 95% interval 2.6–3.2)2.9liftexpected joint rate2024307
Identification of the vehicle + Suspension (rough estimate: 321 tests, 95% interval 2.4–3.0)2.7liftexpected joint rate2024321
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Visibility2.6liftexpected joint rate20244877
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Tyres2.6liftexpected joint rate20246589
Steering + Visibility (rough estimate: 258 tests, 95% interval 2.2–2.8)2.5liftexpected joint rate2024258
Body, chassis, structure + Visibility2.5liftexpected joint rate2024987
Brakes + Visibility2.4liftexpected joint rate20242571
Tyres + Visibility2.3liftexpected joint rate20243734
Suspension + Tyres2.1liftexpected joint rate20245491
Steering + Tyres (rough estimate: 305 tests, 95% interval 1.9–2.3)2.1liftexpected joint rate2024305
Suspension + Visibility2.1liftexpected joint rate20243838
Body, chassis, structure + Tyres2liftexpected joint rate20241131
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Speedometer and speed limiter (seen together; too few for a multiplier)13tests with both202413
Body, chassis, structure + Speedometer and speed limiter (seen together; too few for a multiplier)10tests with both202410
Brakes + Speedometer and speed limiter (seen together; too few for a multiplier)8tests with both20248
Speedometer and speed limiter + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier)7tests with both20247
Speedometer and speed limiter + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)5tests with both20245

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 47,500 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Has the Volkswagen Scirocco had safety recalls?

DVSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns matched to the Volkswagen Scirocco; check whether yours has been fixed, using its registration number.

Volkswagen Scirocco: the numbers behind this answer (DVSA register)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
DVSA recall campaigns matched5campaignsDVSA registerDVSA register47500

Source: DVSA register; recall effect covers 11 of 761 models · Window: DVSA register · n = 47,500 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What does a Volkswagen Scirocco cost to run in a fleet?

Of every 100 Volkswagen Sciroccos tested at age 6, about 18 failed the MOT first time (rough estimate); at age 10, about 30. These are one-year rates for different cars tested in the same year, not a fleet followed over time; the steepest one-year step in this cross-section is between cars aged 12 and 13, 5.75 percentage points (2024).

Volkswagen Scirocco: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 6 (rough estimate: 645 tests, 95% interval 15.4–21.3%)18.1% fail first time2024645
Age 719.6% fail first time20244647
Age 820.4% fail first time20245251
Age 924.0% fail first time20245482
Age 1029.8% fail first time20243751
Age 1131% fail first time20244397
Age 1233.4% fail first time20244267
Age 1339.1% fail first time20245946
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1440.3% fail first time20246187
Age 1538.6% fail first time20245201
Age 16 (rough estimate: 941 tests, 95% interval 35.9–42.2%)39% fail first time2024941

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 47,500 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does the Volkswagen Scirocco fail inspections in other countries too?

In the Netherlands, 54.1% of Volkswagen Sciroccos failed their periodic roadworthiness inspection, against 50.8% for all cars there (2024 by country, n = 5,029 inspections).

Both readings are shown: this comparison changes when usage or inspection rules differ.

Inspections abroad disagree: none point the same way as Britain, Finland and the Netherlands do not. Test rules, climate and how the vehicles are used differ, so both readings are shown.

bullet · Volkswagen Scirocco · Finland · 28.9 vs 26.3 · 2024 by country
Finland: 28.9 vs 26.3. Netherlands: 54.1 vs 50.8. Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Scirocco: the numbers behind this answer (2024 by country)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Finland28.9% failed26.32024 by country693
Netherlands54.1% failed50.82024 by country5029

Source: Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models · Window: 2024 by country · n = 47,500 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV · licences and full notice

Does the month of a Volkswagen Scirocco MOT matter?

Volkswagen Sciroccos fail first time most in January (30.0%, against 31.1% for all cars that month) and least in June (26.9%) (2024, n = 47,500).

line · Volkswagen Scirocco · January · 30.0 vs 31.1 · 2024
January: 30.0. December: 28.3. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen Scirocco: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
January30.0% fail first time31.1202425891
February29.5% fail first time30.0202424348
March27.3% fail first time28.3202428250
April29.9% fail first time29.8202416204
May28.0% fail first time28.8202417907
June26.9% fail first time28.1202421495
July27.8% fail first time29.3202422825
August27.4% fail first time29.2202425367
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
September27.1% fail first time28.2202429236
October28.6% fail first time30.3202431830
November28.7% fail first time30.6202429007
December28.3% fail first time29.3202421419

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 47,500 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Not enough tests for… (and why)

What have dealers been told about the Volkswagen Scirocco? (US market)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 211 of 761 models). 47,500 initial Volkswagen Scirocco tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: NHTSA, US market; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA · n = 47,500 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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Real-world MPG against the official figure (manufacturer level)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 19 of 761 models). 47,500 initial Volkswagen Scirocco tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: European Commission OBFCM; covers 19 of 761 models · Window: 2021+ cohorts · n = 47,500 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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How to cite this page

MOT Risk Index (2026). Volkswagen Scirocco MOT statistics 2024 (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 24 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/volkswagen-scirocco/

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Volkswagen Scirocco MOT: quick answers

What is the Volkswagen Scirocco first-time MOT pass rate?

68.9% of first attempts passed in 2024 (47,500 tests). Retests after repair are excluded; cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) are shown separately.

Why does this number differ from other sites?

Other sites may count retests or all attempts. This page uses 47,500 primary tests: 31.08% failed first time and 74.0% passed when cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) count as passes. The age-adjusted MOT Risk Index 95.6 is shown separately.