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. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.0%
    147 marked dangerous
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.0%
  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%

Is it getting worse with age?

The same 2015 Volkswagen Scirocco cars, tested one year apart.

2023 pass rate (age 8)76.7%5,497 tests
2024 pass rate (age 9)76.5%4,996 tests
Change in one year−0.2 pointsaverage car: −2.0 points

All cars pass less often as they get older. The 2015 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: 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; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; coil spring: fractured or broken. 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).

Is the 2015 Volkswagen Scirocco getting worse with age?

In 2023, 76.7% passed first time. In 2024, 76.5% passed (−0.2 points). An average car that age changed by −2.0 points, so the 2015 Volkswagen Scirocco is ageing better than average.