Volkswagen Scirocco MOT Results

Registered in 2011
65.3% pass rate
from 6,389 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 2011 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Scirocco is unusually good or bad.

  • 13% fail on Suspension (21% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 6.8% fail on Springs (47% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 6.8% fail on Coil springs (48% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 6.8% fail on Coil spring (48% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Mounting
      • 0.016% fail on Bonded suspension units
        • 0.016% fail on Bonded suspension unit
    • 5.4% fail on Anti-roll bars (120% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 3.1% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Ball joint dust cover (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.77% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.38% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.078% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.063% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.063% fail on Linkage
    • 1.6% fail on Suspension arms (56% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.92% fail on Pins and bushes (42% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Ball joint (83% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Suspension arm (2 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Ball joint dust cover (69% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.063% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.75% fail on Wheel bearings (71% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.74% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.078% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.047% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.016% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.016% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.078% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.047% fail on Other suspension component (4 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.016% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.047% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.031% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.016% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.047% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.031% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (5 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.047% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Levelling valve (105 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.031% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 10% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.7% fail on Headlamp aim (36% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim (41% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.2% fail on Headlamps (22% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Headlamp
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp levelling device (7 times worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Headlamp cleaning device
    • 2.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (35% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.1% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.5% fail on Side repeaters (130% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.59% fail on Individual direction indicators (43% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.031% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.69% fail on Stop lamp (71% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.20% fail on Horn
      • 0.13% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.20% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (55% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Rear fog lamp (55% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Rear fog lamp (55% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.19% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.16% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.031% fail on All position lamps (8 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.16% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 7.7% fail on Tyres (32% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 4.4% fail on Tread depth (36% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Condition (29% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Size/type
  • 6.9% fail on Brakes
    • 3.9% fail on Brake performance (21% worse than other 2011 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (72% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (81% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.7% fail on Rbt
          • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.20% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.63% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.58% fail on Rbt
          • 0.53% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.031% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.016% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.047% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.031% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.016% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.31% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.31% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.19% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.17% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.094% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.5% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.5% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.031% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.92% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.92% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.031% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.031% fail on Cable
    • 0.56% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.36% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.34% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.047% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.047% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.031% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (88% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Pedal
      • 0.016% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.031% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.031% fail on Servos (8 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.031% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.031% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.031% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.016% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.016% fail on Lever
    • 0.016% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.016% fail on Load sensing valves
  • 4.2% fail on Visibility
    • 2.0% fail on Washers
    • 1.9% fail on Wipers
    • 0.27% fail on Bonnet (170% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on View to rear
      • 0.20% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.094% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.094% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.016% fail on Driver's view
  • 2.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 2.6% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.7% fail on Spark ignition
        • 1.1% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (38% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.70% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.13% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.078% fail on Emission control equipment (7 times worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.047% fail on Catalytic converter (8 times worse than other 2011 cars)
          • 0.031% fail on Oxygen sensor (11 times worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.016% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.88% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.72% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (59% worse than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.063% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (77% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.063% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.016% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.016% fail on Oxygen sensor
        • 0.016% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    • 0.078% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.063% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.016% fail on Other leaks
  • 1.2% fail on Body, chassis, structure (61% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.56% fail on Transmission (56% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.56% fail on Drive shafts (54% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.53% fail on Joints (56% better than other 2011 cars)
        • 0.031% fail on Drive shaft
    • 0.23% fail on Exhaust system (82% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.094% fail on Body
      • 0.078% fail on Other body component
      • 0.016% fail on Panel
    • 0.063% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.063% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.063% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.063% fail on Boot lid condition (3 times worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.047% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.047% fail on Doors
      • 0.031% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.031% fail on Door condition
      • 0.016% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.016% fail on Door condition
    • 0.031% fail on Seats
      • 0.016% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.016% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.031% fail on Undertray
    • 0.016% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.016% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.016% fail on Load security
      • 0.016% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.016% fail on Tailgate condition
  • 0.80% fail on Road Wheels (93% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.63% fail on Attachment (100% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Condition
  • 0.78% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.64% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (59% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Seat belts (64% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.078% fail on Condition (74% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.047% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.016% fail on Airbags
      • 0.016% fail on Drivers airbag
  • 0.66% fail on Identification of the vehicle (74% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.64% fail on Registration plates (70% worse than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.016% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.36% fail on Steering (81% better than other 2011 cars)
    • 0.30% fail on Steering linkage components (81% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Track rod end (83% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.016% fail on Steering arm
      • 0.016% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.047% fail on Steering gear (76% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Steering rack (83% better than other 2011 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Operation
    • 0.016% fail on Steering play
      • 0.016% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.016% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.016% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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