2010 · 14 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2010 Volkswagen Scirocco MOT pass rate and common faults

5,873 MOT tests in 2024. 59.7% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time59.7%
Failed or needed repairs40.3%
Typical mileage at test112,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,873 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.6%
  2. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.2%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.6%
    335 marked dangerous
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.5%
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.3%
  6. Position lamp: not working3.3%
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.7%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.7%
    231 marked dangerous
  9. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault2.2%
  10. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension26.2%
  2. Lights & electrics22.3%
  3. Brakes17.6%
  4. Tyres11.4%
  5. Emissions & leaks6.5%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.9%
  7. Body & chassis2.8%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.2%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn14.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.2%
  4. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened9.0%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine8.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. 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 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco?

In 2024, 59.7% of 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,873 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco reliable at MOT time?

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