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. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened1.2%
  9. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative1.2%
  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%

Is it getting worse with age?

The same 2014 Volkswagen Scirocco cars, tested one year apart.

2023 pass rate (age 9)73.6%3,758 tests
2024 pass rate (age 10)70.2%3,413 tests
Change in one year−3.4 pointsaverage car: −1.8 points

All cars pass less often as they get older. The 2014 Volkswagen Scirocco is ageing worse than an average car, so problems may be starting to build up at this age.

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).

Is the 2014 Volkswagen Scirocco getting worse with age?

In 2023, 73.6% passed first time. In 2024, 70.2% passed (−3.4 points). An average car that age changed by −1.8 points, so the 2014 Volkswagen Scirocco is ageing worse than average.