2016 · 8 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2016 Volkswagen Scirocco MOT pass rate and common faults

4,857 MOT tests in 2024. 79.7% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time79.7%
Failed or needed repairs20.3%
Typical mileage at test61,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,857 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4%
    187 marked dangerous
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.1%
    138 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.6%
    113 marked dangerous
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.3%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.3%
    77 marked dangerous
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.1%
  8. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.1%
  9. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.9%
  10. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault0.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres9.7%
  2. Brakes6.2%
  3. Lights & electrics4.0%
  4. Suspension3.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.3%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.8%
  7. Wheels0.6%
  8. Steering0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.9%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.3%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.5%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak7.4%

Is it getting worse with age?

The same 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco cars, tested one year apart.

2023 pass rate (age 7)80.0%5,331 tests
2024 pass rate (age 8)79.7%4,857 tests
Change in one year−0.2 pointsaverage car: −2.0 points

All cars pass less often as they get older. The 2016 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 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco?

In 2024, 79.7% of 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,857 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2016 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 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco getting worse with age?

In 2023, 80.0% passed first time. In 2024, 79.7% passed (−0.2 points). An average car that age changed by −2.0 points, so the 2016 Volkswagen Scirocco is ageing better than average.