VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO Common Problems & Reliability

Based on 6,235 MOT tests from 439 vehicles analysed by VehicleScore. The figures below describe that VehicleScore sample. Recurring issues seen in VehicleScore MOT data are not a claim that every VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO has the same fault.

VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO's have a very good reliability rating of 605/999. The score was calculated from the average of every VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO that has had a registered MOT.

We calculated all of the below figures by getting the score from each vehicle make/model/year/fuel, which are each calculated a score. We then generate the average score, taking into account factors such as mileage and emissions.

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Fuel Type	Year	Reliability Score	Avg Mileage	Sample Size
N/A	N/A	733/999Very good	73,046 miles	1,561 vehicles
N/A	N/A	714/999Very good	76,960 miles	1,991 vehicles
N/A	N/A	689/999Good	73,558 miles	1,119 vehicles
N/A	N/A	664/999Good	128,647 miles	603 vehicles
N/A	N/A	639/999Good	74,860 miles	2,349 vehicles
N/A	N/A	610/999Good	71,126 miles	1,022 vehicles
N/A	N/A	579/999Above average	80,795 miles	1,041 vehicles
N/A	N/A	569/999Above average	76,827 miles	2,743 vehicles
N/A	N/A	538/999Above average	80,883 miles	1,098 vehicles
N/A	N/A	510/999Above average	77,979 miles	1,239 vehicles
N/A	N/A	508/999Above average	75,835 miles	1,135 vehicles
N/A	N/A	505/999Above average	76,251 miles	2,234 vehicles

How reliable is the VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO?

Based on 6,235 MOT tests from 439 vehicles analysed by VehicleScore.

Vehicles

439

MOT tests

6,235

Pass rate

78.1%

Median mileage

102,972 mi

Recurring issues seen in VehicleScore MOT data are inspection findings from this sample. They are not a statement that every VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO has the same fault. The median VehicleScore in this sample is 613 out of 999.

Common VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO MOT problems

These groups combine equivalent MOT comments, such as the same tyre note on different corners. Counts are comment occurrences in the sample, not a percentage of cars.

Tyre wear

VehicleScore MOT data includes 1,063 advisory comments and 144 failure comments in this group. Seen as both an advisory and a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record tyres that were worn, damaged, or close to the legal tread depth when the car was inspected.

What to inspect

Check the tread depth and look for uneven wear, cracking, or damage on all four tyres.

Example MOT wording: OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT/WORN ON EDGE (5.2.3 (E))

Coil spring issues

VehicleScore MOT data includes 205 advisory comments and 156 failure comments in this group. Seen as both an advisory and a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record coil springs that were corroded, fractured, or otherwise defective. They are counted separately from shock absorbers.

What to inspect

Look for a broken or heavily corroded spring and compare the ride height on both sides.

Example MOT wording: OFFSIDE REAR COIL SPRING CORRODED (5.3.1 (B) (I))

Brake disc wear

VehicleScore MOT data includes 231 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record brake discs that were worn, scored, pitted, or corroded.

What to inspect

Look at the disc faces for deep scoring, a lip at the edge, and corrosion.

Example MOT wording: FRONT BRAKE DISC WORN, PITTED OR SCORED, BUT NOT SERIOUSLY WEAKENED (1.1.14 (A) (II))

Oil leak

VehicleScore MOT data includes 219 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record an oil leak noted by the tester. Shock absorber misting is counted as a damper issue, not as an engine oil leak.

What to inspect

Look under the engine for fresh oil, and check the oil level.

Example MOT wording: OIL LEAK, BUT NOT EXCESSIVE (8.4.1 (A) (I))

Brake pad wear

VehicleScore MOT data includes 218 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record brake pads that were worn or below the inspection limit.

What to inspect

Ask for recent pad replacement and look at the remaining pad thickness.

Example MOT wording: REAR BRAKE PAD(S) WEARING THIN (1.1.13 (A) (II))

Corrosion

VehicleScore MOT data includes 100 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record corrosion the tester could see on the body or structure. Corrosion already named on a spring, brake, or other component is counted with that component.

What to inspect

Inspect the underside, sills, and subframe for heavy corrosion, especially where an advisory mentions it.

Example MOT wording: REAR SUB-FRAME CORRODED BUT NOT SERIOUSLY WEAKENED (5.3.3 (B) (I))

Lamp and bulb faults

VehicleScore MOT data includes 75 failure comments in this group. Seen mainly as a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record a lamp or bulb other than a headlamp or indicator.

What to inspect

Switch on the side, brake, fog, and number-plate lamps.

Example MOT wording: NEARSIDE FRONT POSITION LAMP NOT WORKING (4.2.1 (A) (II))

Parking brake faults

VehicleScore MOT data includes 55 failure comments in this group. Seen mainly as a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.

These MOT comments record a parking brake that did not hold well enough or had a component defect.

What to inspect

Test that the parking brake holds the car on a slope and releases cleanly.

Example MOT wording: PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY BELOW REQUIREMENTS (1.4.2 (A) (I))

VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO MOT reliability by year

A model year is only commented on when VehicleScore has at least 5 vehicles from that year.

Year	Vehicles	MOT tests	Pass rate	Recurring issues seen
2017	25	223	81.6%	Tyre wear, Shock absorber issues
2016	41	375	85.9%	Tyre wear, Brake pad wear
2015	28	286	83.6%	Tyre wear, Shock absorber issues
2014	39	456	83.8%	Tyre wear, Brake pad wear
2013	33	437	78%	Tyre wear, Brake disc wear
2012	50	687	79.2%	Tyre wear, Brake disc wear
2011	56	914	75.9%	Tyre wear, Coil spring issues
2010	64	1160	75.6%	Tyre wear, Coil spring issues
2009	68	1272	75.1%	Tyre wear, Coil spring issues
2008	14	266	78.9%	Tyre wear, Oil leak

What to check when buying a used VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO

This is an inspection checklist based on MOT comments in the VehicleScore sample. It does not mean the car you are looking at has these defects.

Tyre wear. Check the tread depth and look for uneven wear, cracking, or damage on all four tyres.
Coil spring issues. Look for a broken or heavily corroded spring and compare the ride height on both sides.
Brake disc wear. Look at the disc faces for deep scoring, a lip at the edge, and corrosion.
Oil leak. Look under the engine for fresh oil, and check the oil level.
Brake pad wear. Ask for recent pad replacement and look at the remaining pad thickness.
Corrosion. Inspect the underside, sills, and subframe for heavy corrosion, especially where an advisory mentions it.
Lamp and bulb faults. Switch on the side, brake, fog, and number-plate lamps.
Parking brake faults. Test that the parking brake holds the car on a slope and releases cleanly.

Buying a VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO?

Common problems tell you what can affect VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCOs generally. VehicleScore can check the history of the actual car you're considering.

Where does this data come from?

VehicleScore analyses MOT histories from vehicles in its own dataset. Sample sizes vary by model, and a small sample is labelled as such. MOT data records roadworthiness and inspection defects. It does not capture every mechanical or electronic problem a car can have, and a comment on one test is not proof that the model has an inherent fault.

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