2012 · 12 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2012 Volkswagen Scirocco MOT pass rate and common faults

3,970 MOT tests in 2024. 67.0% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time67.0%
Failed or needed repairs33.0%
Typical mileage at test103,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,970 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.3%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.8%
    232 marked dangerous
  3. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.7%
  4. Position lamp: not working2.7%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.3%
    118 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.3%
    123 marked dangerous
  7. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.9%
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.9%
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.9%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics16.4%
  2. Suspension15.6%
  3. Tyres12.2%
  4. Brakes12.1%
  5. Emissions & leaks4.1%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.0%
  7. Body & chassis1.8%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.6%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.6%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn9.9%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened8.7%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.6%

Is it getting worse with age?

The same 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco cars, tested one year apart.

2023 pass rate (age 11)66.8%4,434 tests
2024 pass rate (age 12)67.0%3,970 tests
Change in one year+0.2 pointsaverage car: −1.3 points

All cars pass less often as they get older. The 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco is ageing better than an average car, which is a good sign for keeping one longer.

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 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco?

In 2024, 67.0% of 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,970 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco?

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

Is the 2012 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).

Is the 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco getting worse with age?

In 2023, 66.8% passed first time. In 2024, 67.0% passed (+0.2 points). An average car that age changed by −1.3 points, so the 2012 Volkswagen Scirocco is ageing better than average.