2011 Volkswagen Scirocco · 20,757 MOT tests
2011 Volkswagen Scirocco reliability
2011 Volkswagen Sciroccos fail 35.5% of first MOT tests, 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 11 Scirocco years (20,757 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Sciroccos: 28.5%)
- 35.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Sciroccos: 28.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 7% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 101,460
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 20,757
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 8% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does worse)
- 2012 cars: 14% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does worse)
- Weak spot: tyres, 9.2% of tests fail here (20% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 59% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2011 car carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
Common problems
What fails on a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco
Fail rate by area
- Suspension15.3%
- Lights and electrics14.2%
- Tyres9.2%
- Brakes8.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.8%
- Body, chassis and structure2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 5.18%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.48%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 3.37%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Position lamp not working 3.22%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Headlamp aim set too low 2.48%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 2.37%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.78%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.9%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (7.93%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.47%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.25%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (5.86%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco reliable?
2011 Volkswagen Sciroccos fail 35.5% of first MOT tests, 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 11 Scirocco years (20,757 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (5.18% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (3.48% of tests), anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed (3.37% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco shows 101,460 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2011 car?
A car first registered in 2011 carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
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