2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Volkswagen Scirocco MOT pass rate and common faults

3,413 MOT tests in 2024. 70.2% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time70.2%
Failed or needed repairs29.8%
Typical mileage at test82,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,413 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.7%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.3%
    181 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.4%
    116 marked dangerous
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.3%
    110 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.0%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.0%
  7. Position lamp: not working1.6%
  8. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative1.2%
  9. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened1.2%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.1%
    47 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics12.2%
  2. Tyres12.2%
  3. Suspension9.5%
  4. Brakes8.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.8%
  6. Emissions & leaks3.1%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.8%
  8. Wheels0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.3%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.4%
  3. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened9.9%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.9%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.7%

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 2014 Volkswagen Scirocco?

In 2024, 70.2% of 2014 Volkswagen Scirocco cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,413 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Volkswagen Scirocco?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2014 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).