Volkswagen Scirocco MOT Results

Registered in 2009
62.3% pass rate
from 6,072 tests in 2021
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 2009 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Scirocco is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Suspension (12% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 9.7% fail on Springs (68% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 9.7% fail on Coil springs (69% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 9.7% fail on Coil spring (69% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.049% fail on Mounting
    • 5.8% fail on Anti-roll bars (48% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (150% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Ball joint dust cover (180% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.81% fail on Linkage ball joints (38% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.082% fail on Linkage (65% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.016% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.016% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 2.0% fail on Suspension arms (58% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Pins and bushes (35% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Ball joint (81% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint dust cover (72% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.066% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.58% fail on Shock absorbers (35% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.23% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.099% fail on Other suspension component (3 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.033% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.033% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.016% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.16% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension (8 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Levelling valve (98 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Suspension unit
    • 0.099% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (62% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.066% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.016% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.016% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.016% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.016% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.033% fail on Macpherson strut (83% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.016% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.016% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.5% fail on Headlamp aim (44% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 4.2% fail on Headlamp aim (50% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.6% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp (34% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Headlamp levelling device (8 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Dipswitch
      • 0.016% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 2.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 2.1% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.1% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.3% fail on Side repeaters (81% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.81% fail on Individual direction indicators (32% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.033% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.1% fail on Stop lamp (68% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.20% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.12% fail on Horn
      • 0.016% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.30% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (55% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Rear fog lamp (58% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Rear fog lamp (63% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.033% fail on Switch (7 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Front fog lamps
        • 0.016% fail on Front fog lamps
    • 0.16% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.16% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.049% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.049% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.033% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 7.2% fail on Tyres (16% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Tread depth
    • 3.8% fail on Condition (28% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.082% fail on Size/type
  • 7.2% fail on Brakes (18% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.033% fail on Plate brake tester (sp) (5 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance (31% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt (30% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance (27% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.30% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.82% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.74% fail on Rbt
          • 0.72% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.016% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.082% fail on Plate brake tester (2 times worse than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.082% fail on Parking brake performance (6 times worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (73% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Rbt (sp) (72% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.099% fail on Service brake imbalance (81% better than other 2009 cars)
          • 0.082% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.15% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.6% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.1% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.1% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.033% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.72% fail on Brake discs and drums (37% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.72% fail on Brake discs (37% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.033% fail on Cable
        • 0.033% fail on Lever
    • 1.2% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (83% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.84% fail on Anti-lock braking system (56% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Electronic stability control (190% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.13% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.13% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.082% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.066% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.016% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.049% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (86% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Pedal
    • 0.049% fail on Parking brake control (87% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Lever (86% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.049% fail on Rigid brake pipes (95% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.049% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.016% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.016% fail on Servos
    • 0.016% fail on Load sensing valves
  • 5.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (26% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 5.3% fail on Exhaust emissions (28% worse than other 2009 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Spark ignition (37% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 2.8% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (140% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.99% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.35% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.033% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.033% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.033% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 1.7% fail on Compression ignition
        • 1.4% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (150% worse than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.16% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.15% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (80% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.033% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.016% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.016% fail on Particulate filter
        • 0.033% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.016% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.33% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.30% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.033% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.033% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.016% fail on Sound deadening material
      • 0.016% fail on Undertray
  • 4.2% fail on Visibility (30% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Washers (27% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Wipers (39% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.26% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.20% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.18% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.016% fail on Window
    • 0.082% fail on View to rear
      • 0.082% fail on Mirrors
  • 2.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure (49% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Transmission (43% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Drive shafts (41% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Joints (42% better than other 2009 cars)
        • 0.033% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.016% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.016% fail on Joints
    • 0.79% fail on Exhaust system (60% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.16% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.016% fail on Tank
      • 0.016% fail on Hose
    • 0.082% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.066% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
      • 0.016% fail on Strengthening plate
    • 0.066% fail on Doors (75% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.049% fail on Door condition
      • 0.016% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.016% fail on Door condition
    • 0.066% fail on Seats
      • 0.066% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.049% fail on Chassis
      • 0.049% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.049% fail on Undertray
    • 0.033% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.033% fail on Body
      • 0.033% fail on Other body component
    • 0.016% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.016% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.016% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.016% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 1.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (68% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 1.6% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (180% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Seat belts (66% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.099% fail on Condition (72% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.049% fail on Airbags
      • 0.033% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.016% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.92% fail on Road Wheels (91% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.74% fail on Attachment (110% worse than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Condition
  • 0.54% fail on Steering (77% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Steering linkage components (80% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Track rod end (80% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.082% fail on Steering gear (74% better than other 2009 cars)
      • 0.082% fail on Steering rack (73% better than other 2009 cars)
    • 0.066% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.033% fail on Steering play
      • 0.033% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.43% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.43% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.016% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.016% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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