Volkswagen Scirocco MOT Results

Registered in 2008
64.3% pass rate
from 1,122 tests in 2021
(14% better than other 2008 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Scirocco is unusually good or bad.

  • 13% fail on Suspension
    • 8.6% fail on Springs (45% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 8.6% fail on Coil springs (46% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 8.6% fail on Coil spring (46% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Suspension arms (42% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.80% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.71% fail on Ball joint (65% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.8% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.62% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.45% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.089% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.71% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.62% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.18% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.089% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.089% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.089% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.089% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.089% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 11% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (20% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.36% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.5% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.5% fail on Headlamp
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp levelling device (4 times worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.2% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.7% fail on Side repeaters (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.45% fail on Individual direction indicators (67% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.89% fail on Stop lamp (77% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.18% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.18% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.089% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.089% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.089% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.089% fail on Horn
  • 8.6% fail on Brakes
    • 4.1% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.4% fail on Rbt
          • 1.4% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.089% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.2% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt
          • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.089% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.089% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.53% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.53% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.36% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.18% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.18% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.9% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 1.9% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.89% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.89% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.089% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.089% fail on Cable
    • 2.2% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (140% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Anti-lock braking system (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.71% fail on Electronic stability control (170% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.36% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.18% fail on Air and vacuum systems (6 times worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.089% fail on Leaks
      • 0.089% fail on Servos
    • 0.089% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.089% fail on Pedal
    • 0.089% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.089% fail on Lever
    • 0.089% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.089% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.089% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 6.3% fail on Tyres
    • 3.5% fail on Condition
    • 3.0% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.089% fail on Size/type
  • 5.9% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.6% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.4% fail on Spark ignition (51% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 3.6% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (110% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.27% fail on Emission control equipment (8 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.27% fail on Catalytic converter (13 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.089% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.27% fail on Compression ignition (83% better than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.18% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.089% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.27% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.27% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 5.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.2% fail on Transmission (54% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 4.1% fail on Drive shafts (57% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 4.1% fail on Joints (59% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.089% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.089% fail on Joints
    • 0.53% fail on Exhaust system (77% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.18% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.089% fail on Chassis
      • 0.089% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.089% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.089% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.089% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.089% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.089% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.089% fail on Seats
      • 0.089% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.089% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.089% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 3.5% fail on Visibility (45% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Washers
    • 1.2% fail on Wipers (57% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.27% fail on View to rear
      • 0.27% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.089% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.089% fail on Windscreen
  • 1.2% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.2% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.089% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.089% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 0.89% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.89% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.45% fail on Steering (84% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.45% fail on Steering linkage components (78% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Track rod end (76% better than other 2008 cars)
  • 0.45% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.36% fail on Attachment
    • 0.089% fail on Condition
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