2018 Volkswagen Scirocco · 2,445 MOT tests
2018 Volkswagen Scirocco reliability
2018 Volkswagen Sciroccos fail 15.4% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 11 Scirocco years (2,445 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Sciroccos: 28.5%)
- 15.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Sciroccos: 28.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 1% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 36,431
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,445
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: about average for its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- Weak spot: tyres, 8% of tests fail here (61% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 26% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Volkswagen Scirocco
Fail rate by area
- Tyres8%
- Lights and electrics2.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.7%
- Brakes2.1%
- Suspension0.8%
- Wheels0.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.76%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.35%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre bulge from structural failure 1.27%
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 1.27%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.23%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.82%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.47%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.54%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.93%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.4%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (2.29%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (2.17%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 Volkswagen Scirocco reliable?
2018 Volkswagen Sciroccos fail 15.4% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 11 Scirocco years (2,445 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Volkswagen Scirocco MOT?
Most often tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.76% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.35% of tests), tyre bulge from structural failure (1.27% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Volkswagen Scirocco have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2018 Volkswagen Scirocco shows 36,431 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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