Volkswagen Scirocco

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 15 model years from 103,871 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

79%

Total Tests

103,871

Highest Pass Rate

2017 (88%)

Years Covered

About the Volkswagen Scirocco

The Volkswagen Scirocco was MOT tested 103,871 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 15 model years (1990 to 2018), with an average pass rate of 79%. That's close to the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list diesel and petrol versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2017 model has the highest pass rate at 88% from 9,631 tests. The 1990 model has the lowest at 73%. The 15 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer Volkswagen Sciroccos pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 8 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1990) averages 124,329 miles, while the newest (2018) averages 45,596 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Compared to the Volkswagen brand average of 85%, the Scirocco is 6 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Volkswagen models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 1968cc)

£1,397

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£350

Total per year£2,002

Per month£167/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2018 details

How reliable is the Volkswagen Scirocco?

vs average of all models-3% (82% avg)

vs Volkswagen brand average-6% (85% avg)

Best to worst year spread15 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Volkswagen Scirocco by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2018	88%	1,376	45,596 mi
2017	88%	9,631	53,209 mi
2016	87%	10,890	64,373 mi
2015	85%	11,867	75,531 mi
2014	82%	8,153	85,166 mi
2013	82%	9,077	95,321 mi
2012	81%	9,528	105,712 mi
2011	77%	13,486	110,824 mi
2010	77%	14,421	116,184 mi
2009	78%	12,114	119,460 mi
2008	77%	2,277	112,168 mi
1993	52%	60	122,615 mi
1992	76%	291	130,168 mi
1991	78%	236	124,553 mi
1990	73%	464	124,329 mi

Questions about the Volkswagen Scirocco

Is the Volkswagen Scirocco reliable?

Across its 15 model years in our data (1990 to 2018), the Volkswagen Scirocco averages a 79% MOT pass rate, from 103,871 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 3 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2017 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 88%.

Which year Volkswagen Scirocco has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2017 Volkswagen Scirocco has the highest MOT pass rate at 88%, while the 1990 model has the lowest at 73%, a 15 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.