2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Volkswagen Scirocco MOT pass rate and common faults

4,996 MOT tests in 2024. 76.5% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time76.5%
Failed or needed repairs23.5%
Typical mileage at test72,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,996 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.1%
    256 marked dangerous
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.0%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.0%
    147 marked dangerous
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.0%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.8%
    129 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.2%
    74 marked dangerous
  8. Headlamp aim: too low1.1%
  9. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative1.1%
  10. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres11.0%
  2. Brakes7.2%
  3. Suspension6.1%
  4. Lights & electrics6.0%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.2%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.9%
  7. Wheels0.6%
  8. Steering0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.3%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.2%
  3. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened9.5%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.3%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.5%

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: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. 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 2015 Volkswagen Scirocco?

In 2024, 76.5% of 2015 Volkswagen Scirocco cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,996 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Volkswagen Scirocco?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; coil spring: fractured or broken; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2015 Volkswagen Scirocco reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 104, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).