2008 · 16 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2008 Volkswagen Scirocco MOT pass rate and common faults

939 MOT tests in 2024. 60.7% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

107Above average
Passed first time60.7%
Failed or needed repairs39.3%
Typical mileage at test110,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 939 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.3%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.2%
  3. Position lamp: not working3.9%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.7%
    65 marked dangerous
  5. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.5%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.2%
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.9%
  8. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault2.7%
  9. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.3%
  10. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.2%
    28 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics24.4%
  2. Suspension19.9%
  3. Brakes17.8%
  4. Tyres11.3%
  5. Emissions & leaks8.2%
  6. Body & chassis5.6%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.5%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.8%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine21.3%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.4%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn11.3%
  5. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened8.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco?

In 2024, 60.7% of 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco cars passed their MOT first time, across 939 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2008 Volkswagen Scirocco reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 107, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).