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Volkswagen Scirocco MOT Results

67.8% pass rate
from 652 tests in 2021
(21% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
Number of tests by age
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Scirocco is unusually good or bad.

  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.1% fail on Headlamps (68% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 4.9% fail on Headlamp (69% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Dipswitch
    • 4.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.15% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.3% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.5% fail on Horn
      • 0.77% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 2.1% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.1% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.2% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.92% fail on Side repeaters
    • 2.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 2.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 2.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.4% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.2% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.92% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.46% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.46% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 12% fail on Brakes (38% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 9.0% fail on Brake performance
      • 6.3% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 6.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 4.6% fail on Service brake imbalance (130% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 2.8% fail on Service brake performance (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.9% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.9% fail on Rbt
          • 2.3% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.77% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.92% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.92% fail on Rbt
          • 0.77% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.15% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.31% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 2.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes (150% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.92% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.46% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.46% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.31% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.31% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.31% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.15% fail on Cable
        • 0.15% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 0.31% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.31% fail on Pedal
    • 0.31% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.15% fail on Leaks
      • 0.15% fail on Servos
    • 0.31% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.31% fail on Lever
    • 0.31% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.31% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.15% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.15% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.15% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.15% fail on Master cylinder
  • 10% fail on Suspension (41% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.5% fail on Springs (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Coil springs (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 2.1% fail on Coil spring (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Mounting
      • 0.15% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.1% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.7% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.61% fail on Suspension arm (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.46% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.15% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.15% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 1.5% fail on Anti-roll bars (170% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (9 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.15% fail on Anti-roll bar
    • 0.77% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.77% fail on Macpherson strut (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Macpherson strut (13 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.15% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.15% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.15% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
  • 10% fail on Body, chassis, structure (63% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Transmission (150% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.2% fail on Drive shafts (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 3.2% fail on Joints (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.15% fail on Joints
    • 3.1% fail on Exhaust system
    • 2.3% fail on Seats (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Driver's seat (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Passenger's seat (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.8% fail on Fuel system (130% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Pipe (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Hose
      • 0.31% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.15% fail on Tank
    • 0.77% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.77% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.77% fail on Chassis
      • 0.77% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.15% fail on Body
      • 0.15% fail on Body condition
      • 0.15% fail on Pillar
    • 0.15% fail on Doors
      • 0.15% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.15% fail on Door condition
    • 0.15% fail on Floor
    • 0.15% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.15% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 6.0% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.8% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.5% fail on Spark ignition
        • 4.3% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.92% fail on Catalyst emissions (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.46% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.31% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.15% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.15% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.31% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.15% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.15% fail on Other leaks
  • 5.7% fail on Visibility
    • 3.5% fail on Washers
    • 2.1% fail on Wipers
    • 0.15% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.15% fail on View to rear
      • 0.15% fail on Mirrors
  • 3.4% fail on Steering
    • 2.3% fail on Steering gear (100% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Steering rack (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.77% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.31% fail on Locking devices
  • 2.6% fail on Tyres (110% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Condition (130% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.77% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.31% fail on Size/type
  • 1.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.1% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.77% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.31% fail on Condition
  • 0.46% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.46% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.46% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.46% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.46% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.46% fail on Attachment
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