2017 · 7 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2017 Volkswagen Scirocco MOT pass rate and common faults

4,319 MOT tests in 2024. 80.6% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time80.6%
Failed or needed repairs19.4%
Typical mileage at test51,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,319 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.3%
    146 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.9%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.9%
    104 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.4%
    82 marked dangerous
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.4%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.2%
    69 marked dangerous
  7. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.1%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.9%
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.9%
  10. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres9.8%
  2. Brakes5.6%
  3. Lights & electrics3.9%
  4. Suspension3.4%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.4%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.8%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.6%
  8. Wheels0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.6%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.4%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.8%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak6.6%

Is it getting worse with age?

The same 2017 Volkswagen Scirocco cars, tested one year apart.

2023 pass rate (age 6)81.3%4,664 tests
2024 pass rate (age 7)80.6%4,319 tests
Change in one year−0.8 pointsaverage car: −1.9 points

All cars pass less often as they get older. The 2017 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 is about as good as an average car its age. 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 2017 Volkswagen Scirocco?

In 2024, 80.6% of 2017 Volkswagen Scirocco cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,319 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Volkswagen Scirocco?

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

Is the 2017 Volkswagen Scirocco reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).

Is the 2017 Volkswagen Scirocco getting worse with age?

In 2023, 81.3% passed first time. In 2024, 80.6% passed (−0.8 points). An average car that age changed by −1.9 points, so the 2017 Volkswagen Scirocco is ageing better than average.