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%

Is it getting worse with age?

The same 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco cars, tested one year apart.

2023 pass rate (age 14)61.6%5,574 tests
2024 pass rate (age 15)61.2%4,994 tests
Change in one year−0.4 pointsaverage car: −0.6 points

All cars pass less often as they get older. The 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco is ageing about the same as an average car.

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).

Is the 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco getting worse with age?

In 2023, 61.6% passed first time. In 2024, 61.2% passed (−0.4 points). An average car that age changed by −0.6 points, so the 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco is ageing about the same as average.