Volkswagen Scirocco common problems by mileage
What UK MOT testers flag on the Volkswagen Scirocco at each age and mileage, compared with all cars.
In 48,337 UK MOT tests of the Volkswagen Scirocco in 2023, the problem that most sets it apart from other cars is suspension arm (corroded but not seriously weakened): recorded on 5.9% of tests of 2015–2017 cars at 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km), 30× the rate for all cars of that age and mileage. Other stand-out issues: shock absorbers (a serious fluid leak) (4.4×); shock absorbers (light misting of oil) (4×); linkage ball joints (ball joint has slight play) (2.8×). The most common reasons a Volkswagen Scirocco fails its MOT are coil spring (fractured or broken); tyres (tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm); position lamp (not working).
Last updated: · Source: DVSA anonymised MOT data 2023
What stands out on the Volkswagen Scirocco
Parts that MOT testers flag clearly more often on the Volkswagen Scirocco than on all cars of the same age at the same mileage (at least 1.5× the rate and 3% of tests).
| Issue | Type | First used | Mileage | Share of tests | All cars this age | Ratio | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension arm: corroded but not seriously weakened | Advisory | 2015–2017 | 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) | 5.9% | 0.2% | 30× | 526 |
| Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak | MOT fail | 2015–2017 | 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) | 4.4% | 1% | 4.4× | 526 |
| Shock absorbers: has light misting of oil | Advisory | 2017–2019 | 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 9.9% | 2.5% | 4× | 748 |
| Linkage ball joints: ball joint has slight play | Advisory | 2012–2014 | 120k–140k mi (193k–225k km) | 5.5% | 2% | 2.8× | 1,074 |
| Headlamp aim: too low | MOT fail | 2007–2009 | 160k+ mi (257k+ km) | 6% | 2% | 3× | 502 |
| Tyres (condition): has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords | Advisory | 2015–2017 | 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) | 3.2% | 1.4% | 2.3× | 3,350 |
| Coil spring: corroded | Advisory | 2012–2014 | 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) | 6.7% | 3.3% | 2× | 2,184 |
| Coil spring: fractured or broken | MOT fail | 2007–2009 | 160k+ mi (257k+ km) | 10% | 4.3% | 2.3× | 502 |
Volkswagen Scirocco by mileage (2015–2017 cars)
The most-tested first-use years. For each mileage band: how many MOT tests, the most common item, and the item that stands out most against other cars.
| Mileage | Tests | Most common | Stands out |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) | 383 | Tyres (condition): slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (12%) | Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (7.3%, 1.7×) |
| 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) | 3,350 | Tyres (condition): slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (11%) | Tyres (condition): has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (3.2%, 2.3×) |
| 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 5,726 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (16%) | Shock absorbers: has light misting of oil (6%, 2.6×) |
| 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 3,745 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (18%) | Suspension arm: corroded but not seriously weakened (3.2%, 16×) |
| 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) | 1,555 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (18%) | Suspension arm: corroded but not seriously weakened (4.6%, 23×) |
| 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) | 526 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (21%) | Suspension arm: corroded but not seriously weakened (5.9%, 30×) |
Volkswagen Scirocco by first-use year
| First used | Tests | Biggest stand-out issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1,020 | Headlamp aim: too low at 160k+ mi (257k+ km) (3×) |
| 2009 | 5,566 | Suspension arm: corroded but not seriously weakened at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) (3.1×) |
| 2010 | 6,485 | Coil spring: fractured or broken at 140k–160k mi (225k–257k km) (1.8×) |
| 2011 | 6,175 | Coil spring: fractured or broken at 140k–160k mi (225k–257k km) (1.8×) |
| 2012 | 4,433 | Linkage ball joints: ball joint has slight play at 160k+ mi (257k+ km) (2.3×) |
| 2013 | 4,429 | Suspension arm: corroded but not seriously weakened at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) (5.4×) |
| 2014 | 3,756 | Suspension arm: corroded but not seriously weakened at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) (11×) |
| 2015 | 5,496 | Suspension arm: corroded but not seriously weakened at 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) (14×) |
| 2016 | 5,330 | Suspension arm: corroded but not seriously weakened at 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) (30×) |
| 2017 | 4,663 | Shock absorbers: has light misting of oil at 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) (3.4×) |
| 2018 | 647 | Shock absorbers: has light misting of oil at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) (4×) |
How these numbers are made
From the DVSA anonymised MOT data for 2023: every normal MOT test of a car in Great Britain, with its mileage and every advisory and failure item. For each first-use year (pooled with the years either side) and 20,000-mile band we count the share of tests where a part was recorded, and compare it with the same share for every car of that age at that mileage. A cell is shown only with 300 or more tests. Advisories are tester notes, not failures. Figures describe UK-market cars; engines and equipment can differ in other countries.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA anonymised MOT data, 2023).
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the Volkswagen Scirocco?
In 48,337 UK MOT tests of the Volkswagen Scirocco in 2023, the problem that most sets it apart from other cars is suspension arm (corroded but not seriously weakened): recorded on 5.9% of tests of 2015–2017 cars at 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km), 30× the rate for all cars of that age and mileage. Other stand-out issues: shock absorbers (a serious fluid leak) (4.4×); shock absorbers (light misting of oil) (4×); linkage ball joints (ball joint has slight play) (2.8×). The most common reasons a Volkswagen Scirocco fails its MOT are coil spring (fractured or broken); tyres (tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm); position lamp (not working).
Why do Volkswagen Sciroccos fail the MOT?
Across 48,337 MOT tests in 2023, the most common failure items on the Volkswagen Scirocco were coil spring (fractured or broken) (6.6% of tests); tyres (tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm) (3.7% of tests); position lamp (not working) (4.9% of tests).
At what mileage do Volkswagen Scirocco problems start?
The clearest Volkswagen Scirocco-specific issue, suspension arm (corroded but not seriously weakened), peaks against other cars at 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) on 2015–2017 cars (5.9% of tests vs 0.2% for all cars that age).
Where does this Volkswagen Scirocco data come from?
From the UK government's anonymised MOT test data (DVSA, 2023, Open Government Licence v3.0): 48,337 tests of the Volkswagen Scirocco. VinSnap shows the same numbers for your own car's age and mileage in the app.