1990 · 34 years old at test · Petrol mostly

1990 Volkswagen Scirocco MOT pass rate and common faults

142 MOT tests in 2024. 64.1% passed first time, compared with 72.0% for all cars the same age.

89Well below average
Passed first time64.1%
Failed or needed repairs35.9%
Typical mileage at test121,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 142 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Service brake imbalance: across an axle7.0%
  2. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements4.9%
  3. Wheel bearings: has excessive play4.9%
  4. Non catalyst emissions: emissions carbon monoxide content excessive4.2%
  5. Position lamp: not working4.2%
  6. Service brake performance: effort inadequate at a wheel3.5%
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.5%
  8. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.5%
  9. Headlamp: not working on main beam2.8%
  10. Horn: not working2.8%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes32.4%
  2. Lights & electrics31.0%
  3. Suspension19.7%
  4. Body & chassis13.4%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.2%
  6. Emissions & leaks7.7%
  7. Steering2.1%
  8. Tyres1.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine12.0%
  2. Wheel bearings: has excessive play11.3%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded8.5%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases7.7%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: service brake imbalance: across an axle. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco?

In 2024, 64.1% of 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco cars passed their MOT first time, across 142 tests. The average for all 34-year-old cars was 72.0%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco?

The most common failure reasons were service brake imbalance: across an axle; service brake performance: efficiency below requirements; wheel bearings: has excessive play. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 1990 Volkswagen Scirocco reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 89, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).