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Volkswagen Scirocco reliability

The Volkswagen Scirocco fails its MOT about as often as most cars over 10 years old: 36.8% of 24,642 tests failed in 2023, against 39.7% on average.

Up to 5 years old
15.3% failed their MOT
About average
From 652 MOT tests of Volkswagen Sciroccos this age. A small sample, so take it as a rough guide: a few cars either way can move these figures.
Where it does worse than other cars this age
Fails 2× as oftenTyre condition6.9% vs 3.2%Fix about £90
Advised 58% more oftenTyre condition13.3% vs 8.4%Fix about £90
6 to 10 years old
23.2% failed their MOT
About average
From 23,798 MOT tests of Volkswagen Sciroccos this age.
Where it does worse than other cars this age
Fails 71% more oftenTyre condition6% vs 3.5%Fix about £90
Fails 43% more oftenTyre pressure monitoring system1% vs 0.7%Fix about £90
Fails 43% more oftenDirection indicators1% vs 0.7%
Advised 30% more oftenSuspension arms6.9% vs 5.3%
Advised 83% more oftenShock absorbers5.5% vs 3%Fix about £200
Over 10 years old
36.8% failed their MOT
About average
From 24,642 MOT tests of Volkswagen Sciroccos this age.
Where it does worse than other cars this age
Fails 73% more oftenSprings7.1% vs 4.1%Fix about £150
Fails 50% more oftenAnti-roll bars6.3% vs 4.2%
Fails 39% more oftenTyre condition5.7% vs 4.1%Fix about £90
Fails 50% more oftenABS / EBS / ESC1.5% vs 1%
Safety recalls

5 DVSA recalls for the Volkswagen Scirocco

Most cover a batch of cars built in a set period, and dealers fix them free. Sweep’s check shows the recalls for a car’s age and whether the DVSA has one outstanding.

R/2018/0627 Mar 2018Built 2011Starter motor may malfunction and overheat

On vehicles with diesel engines and stop/start system the starter motor may be permanently activated because the return spring in the solenoid switch is bent or broken. If the permanent current supply to the starter motor is not noticed overheating of the component with local scorching damage and a vehicle fire is possible.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the solenoid switch.

Recalled models: SCIROCCO · 16,625 vehicles

R/2017/18920 Jun 2017Built 2008–2010Abs/esc system may fail

On vehicles with ABS/ESC the earth connection may be interrupted. This may cause failure of the ABS/ESC system

Fix: On affected vehicles install new software. Where necessary a new ABS/ESC control unit will be fitted.

Recalled models: SCIROCCO · 64,192 vehicles

R/2017/07922 Mar 2017Built 2016Airbag/belt tensioners may not trigger in event of an accident

Due to an error in the manufacturing process the air bag and/or seat belt pretensioner may not trigger in the event of a collision

Fix: On affected vehicles replace air bag assembly and seatbelt pretensioner where necessary.

Recalled models: SCIROCCO · 3,879 vehicles

R/2011/16915 Dec 2011Built 2009–2011Fuel may leak

On 2.0l Common Rail engines of a limited production period faulty material can cause leaks on the high pressure pipes during the service life of the vehicle.

Fix: Anti-vibration balance weights will be fitted on the high-pressure pipes.

Recalled models: SCIROCCO · 33,719 vehicles

R/2009/11014 Dec 2009Built 2008–2009Clutch may operate inadvertently with unexpected loss of drive

In rare cases an incorrect interpretation of the clutch temperature can occur which results in the clutch opening unexpectedly with loss of drive.

Fix: Recall affected vehicles and update/reprogramme gearbox control unit.

Recalled models: SCIROCCO · 3,514 vehicles

DVSA vehicle safety recalls (Crown copyright, Open Government Licence).

Checking a Volkswagen Scirocco before you buy

Look at the parts above at the viewing, and read the car’s own MOT history: advisories for the same parts suggest the problem is already starting. Sweep’s free check shows every MOT, advisory and mileage reading for a registration.

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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2023 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Failure rates compare this model with all cars in the same age band. Fix prices are typical independent-garage estimates.
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