2014 Volkswagen Scirocco · 12,171 MOT tests
2014 Volkswagen Scirocco reliability
2014 Volkswagen Sciroccos fail 26.2% of first MOT tests, 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 11 Scirocco years (12,171 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Sciroccos: 28.5%)
- 26.2%
- 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 9
- 74,448
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 12,171
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- 2015 cars: 15% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- Weak spot: tyres, 9.5% of tests fail here (38% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 32% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 Volkswagen Scirocco
Fail rate by area
- Tyres9.5%
- Lights and electrics9%
- Suspension5.7%
- Brakes5.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.2%
- Wheels0.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.96%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Coil spring fractured or broken 2.25%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.93%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.92%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Position lamp not working 1.61%
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 1.54%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (15.04%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.43%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.98%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.23%) · Suspension arm showing corrosion (4.69%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (4.53%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2014 Volkswagen Scirocco reliable?
2014 Volkswagen Sciroccos fail 26.2% of first MOT tests, 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 11 Scirocco years (12,171 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 Volkswagen Scirocco MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.96% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (2.25% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.93% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 Volkswagen Scirocco have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 Volkswagen Scirocco shows 74,448 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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