Volkswagen Scirocco MOT Results

Registered in 2012
71.4% pass rate
from 4,509 tests in 2021
(11% better than other 2012 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 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Scirocco is unusually good or bad.

  • 7.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (15% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Headlamp aim (30% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Headlamp aim (35% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.0% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.3% fail on Headlamp (41% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Headlamp levelling device (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.067% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 1.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.5% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.5% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.2% fail on Side repeaters (81% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on Individual direction indicators (65% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Stop lamp (82% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.18% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.18% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.16% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.089% fail on Horn
      • 0.067% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.022% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.022% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.022% fail on Switch
    • 0.022% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.022% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 7.3% fail on Tyres (32% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Tread depth (39% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Condition (32% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Size/type
  • 6.8% fail on Suspension (28% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Springs (21% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Coil springs (21% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 3.4% fail on Coil spring (22% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.067% fail on Mounting
    • 1.9% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 1.00% fail on Linkage ball joints (65% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.16% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.067% fail on Linkage
      • 0.044% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.022% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.1% fail on Suspension arms (65% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.82% fail on Pins and bushes (35% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Ball joint (89% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.022% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.022% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.53% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.31% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.11% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.089% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.022% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.089% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.067% fail on Other suspension component (7 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.022% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.022% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.022% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 5.2% fail on Brakes
    • 3.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.6% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.6% fail on Brake pads (27% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.89% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.89% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.089% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.044% fail on Cable
        • 0.044% fail on Lever
        • 0.022% fail on Linkage
    • 2.2% fail on Brake performance
      • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.067% fail on Service brake imbalance (75% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.022% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.022% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.91% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.91% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.22% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.20% fail on Rbt (55% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.16% fail on Parking brake performance (60% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.022% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.022% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.022% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.022% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.13% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (68% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Rbt (sp) (67% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.067% fail on Service brake imbalance (77% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.27% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.18% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.18% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.067% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.067% fail on Lever
    • 0.044% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.022% fail on Servos
      • 0.022% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.022% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.022% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.022% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 3.7% fail on Visibility
    • 1.8% fail on Washers
    • 1.6% fail on Wipers (31% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.13% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.11% fail on Windscreen
      • 0.022% fail on Window
    • 0.13% fail on View to rear
      • 0.13% fail on Mirrors
  • 2.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.0% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.3% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.93% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.27% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.089% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.71% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.58% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.089% fail on Emission control equipment (8 times worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.089% fail on Particulate filter (17 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.067% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.067% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.067% fail on Engine oil leaks
    • 0.022% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.022% fail on Undertray
  • 0.80% fail on Body, chassis, structure (68% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Transmission (59% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.44% fail on Drive shafts (57% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.44% fail on Joints (57% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.089% fail on Exhaust system (91% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.067% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.067% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.044% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.044% fail on Seats
      • 0.022% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.022% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.022% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.022% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.022% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.022% fail on Bracket
    • 0.022% fail on Doors
      • 0.022% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.022% fail on Door condition
    • 0.022% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.022% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.022% fail on Undertray
  • 0.80% fail on Road Wheels (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.67% fail on Attachment (140% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Condition
  • 0.64% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.60% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.044% fail on Seat belts (84% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.022% fail on Condition
  • 0.47% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.47% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.20% fail on Steering (87% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Steering linkage components (90% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Track rod end (91% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.044% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.022% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.022% fail on Steering rack
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