2009 · 15 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2009 Volkswagen Scirocco MOT pass rate and common faults

4,994 MOT tests in 2024. 61.2% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time61.2%
Failed or needed repairs38.8%
Typical mileage at test115,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,994 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.0%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction4.1%
  3. Position lamp: not working3.8%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.8%
    308 marked dangerous
  5. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.6%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.9%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.2%
    153 marked dangerous
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.2%
    138 marked dangerous
  9. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.1%
  10. Headlamp levelling device: inoperative1.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics23.4%
  2. Suspension20.4%
  3. Brakes16.0%
  4. Tyres10.6%
  5. Emissions & leaks9.0%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.0%
  7. Body & chassis4.2%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.7%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine15.4%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.7%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn11.5%
  5. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened7.9%

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 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco?

In 2024, 61.2% of 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,994 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 105, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).