2017 Volkswagen Scirocco · 16,225 MOT tests
2017 Volkswagen Scirocco reliability
2017 Volkswagen Sciroccos fail 17.4% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 11 Scirocco years (16,225 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Sciroccos: 28.5%)
- 17.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Sciroccos: 28.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 1% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 43,779
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 16,225
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 11% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- 2018 cars: about average for its age (the 2017 car does better)
- Weak spot: tyres, 8.3% of tests fail here (53% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 35% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Volkswagen Scirocco
Fail rate by area
- Tyres8.3%
- Brakes3.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.2%
- Lights and electrics2.9%
- Suspension2.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.1%
- Wheels0.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.11%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.7%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.6%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.41%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre bulge from structural failure 1.18%
A bulge means the tyre's structure has failed and it could burst suddenly, so it must be replaced at once.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.15%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.13%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.27%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.37%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.19%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (4.5%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (2.69%)
Other years
Every Volkswagen Scirocco year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 Volkswagen Scirocco reliable?
2017 Volkswagen Sciroccos fail 17.4% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 11 Scirocco years (16,225 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Volkswagen Scirocco MOT?
Most often tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.11% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.7% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.6% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Volkswagen Scirocco have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 Volkswagen Scirocco shows 43,779 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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