Volkswagen
Scirocco
105,046 MOT tests analysed. lands in the middle of the pack — here's where Sciroccos pass, fail, and end up on the retest sheet.
That's in line with the UK fleet average across our 1,984 tracked models.
Pass
77.2%
Pass-after-fix
4.2%
Fail
18.0%
Avg miles
94,035
Pass + Pass-after-fix + Fail = 100%
Some examples of this model are borderline — a small number of diesels were certified Euro 6 before September 2015. Check your registration on the government's ULEZ checker to be certain. Daily charges if driven in the zone: London £12.50 · Birmingham £8.00 · Bristol £9.00 .
Generations on file · 3
Volkswagen Scirocco · UK market
1974–1981
1981–1992
2008–2017
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The picture
Scirocco at 75%: broadly average, with suspension and CV boots the main concerns
The Volkswagen Scirocco posts 75.0% first-time pass from 60,481 tests at an average presenting mileage of 78,594. Top failures are tyre tread, suspension pin and bush wear, and CV joint boot deterioration. The Scirocco sits on the Golf Mk6's PQ35 platform, and at 78,000 average miles its front suspension bushes and CV boots show typical platform wear. The wide, low-profile performance tyres favoured on R-Line and R versions wear faster than standard rubber. Steering rack gaiter damage also appears in the top ten, consistent with the platform. At 75% and broadly average, the Scirocco is a sound prospect. Pre-test: check front suspension and CV boots.
ABI Insurance Group
Group 22–33
Above average — worth comparing quotes before buying. Lower groups cost less to insure; UK fleet average is around Group 22.
Source: ABI Group Rating Panel · administered by Thatcham Research · groups cover standard variants; performance trims may sit higher. Browse all insurance groups →
22–33
out of 50
Top ten reasons for rejection.
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- 01
A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
3,181 occurrences · 3.0% of tests
- 02
Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view
2,604 occurrences · 2.5% of tests
- 03
A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
2,574 occurrences · 2.5% of tests
- 04
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
2,469 occurrences · 2.4% of tests
- 05
A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc
1,564 occurrences · 1.5% of tests
- 06
A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
1,394 occurrences · 1.3% of tests
- 07
A tyre cords visible or damaged
1,375 occurrences · 1.3% of tests
- 08
a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
1,322 occurrences · 1.3% of tests
- 09
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot severely deteriorated
1,276 occurrences · 1.2% of tests
- 10
Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement
1,160 occurrences · 1.1% of tests
Counts cover Major and Dangerous defects logged at test. Advisory items excluded so this shows why a car was rejected, not just what the tester flagged in passing.
Worst-case fix budget · top 4 failures
£228–£610
If every one of this Scirocco's most-logged Major fails hit at the same MOT, that's the real-world UK garage range. Reality is usually one or two items, not all of them. Open the estimator →
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What's good
The Volkswagen Scirocco delivered genuine coupe styling on Golf Mk6 underpinnings. Practical for a coupe, good to drive, reliable MQB-era engines.
Buying or keeping a Scirocco?
Use the failure ranking as a pre-test checklist or a haggling lever. Treat the headline pass rate as a fleet-wide trend, not a guarantee on any individual car.
If you own a Scirocco and your last MOT looked nothing like the ranked failures above, that's normal — individual cars vary widely. The ranking shows the patterns testers flag most often across the country.