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Volkswagen Scirocco reliability, MPG and running costs

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The Volkswagen Scirocco is a sports car. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 110 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 205 of 442, and 31.1% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is coil spring (4.1% of tests).

110Above average

Ranked 205 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League, and 7 of 7 sports cars

In 2024, 46,779 Volkswagen Sciroccos aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 31.1% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Volkswagen Scirocco is 9% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage.

First-time fail rate

31.1%

UK 28.5%

Fail rate at 3 years

–

UK 12.7%

Average miles a year

8,500

Typical age at test: 11 years

Volkswagen Scirocco MOT failure rate by age

0%10%20%30%40%50%357911131516UK average 43%Scirocco 39%

Most common Volkswagen Scirocco MOT faults

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.1% of tests
  2. Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.4% of tests
  3. Position lamp: not working2.8% of tests
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.7% of tests
  5. Headlamp aim: too low2.3% of tests
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.1% of tests

What the Volkswagen Scirocco fails on

AreaTests failingvs similar cars
Lights and electrics11.0%▼ 21% less often
Suspension10.9%About average
Tyres9.5%▲ 1.3× as often
Brakes7.8%About average
Visibility3.8%▼ 25% less often
Exhaust and emissions3.6%About average
Body and structure1.6%▼ 61% less often
Seat belts and airbags1.0%About average
Wheels0.8%▲ 1.5× as often
Steering0.6%▼ 78% less often

What MPG does the Volkswagen Scirocco do?

Official economy for the Volkswagen Scirocco ranges from 34.9 to 67.3mpg across the 106 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2009–2018). A typical petrol version manages 46.3mpg and a typical diesel 60.1mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.

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How much is road tax on a Volkswagen Scirocco?

Any Volkswagen Scirocco first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Volkswagen Scirocco registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £20 to £410 a year.

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Volkswagen Scirocco specs and running costs

Official figures for 106 versions sold in the UK between 2009 and 2018.

Fuel types

Diesel, Petrol

Official economy

34.9–67.3 mpg

CO2

109–189 g/km

VersionFuelEconomyCO2Car tax
Scirocco 2.0 TDI 150PS DSG Stop-StartD6 · listed 2018Diesel62.8 mpg119g£200
Scirocco 2.0 TDI 150PS DSG Stop-Start GTD6 · listed 2018Diesel62.8 mpg119g£200
Scirocco 2.0 TDI 150PS DSG Stop-Start GT Black EditionD6 · listed 2018Diesel62.8 mpg119g£200
Scirocco 2.0 TDI 150PS DSG Stop-Start R-LineD6 · listed 2018Diesel62.8 mpg119g£200
Scirocco 2.0 TDI 150PS DSG Stop-Start R-Line Black EditionD6 · listed 2018Diesel62.8 mpg119g£200
Scirocco 2.0 TDI 150PS Stop-StartM6 · listed 2018Diesel67.3 mpg109g£200
Scirocco 2.0 TDI 150PS Stop-Start GTM6 · listed 2018Diesel67.3 mpg109g£200
Scirocco 2.0 TDI 150PS Stop-Start GT Black EditionM6 · listed 2018Diesel67.3 mpg109g£200
Scirocco 2.0 TDI 150PS Stop-Start R-LineM6 · listed 2018Diesel67.3 mpg109g£200
Scirocco 2.0 TDI 150PS Stop-Start R-Line Black EditionM6 · listed 2018Diesel67.3 mpg109g£200
Scirocco 2.0 TDI 184PS DSG Stop-StartD6 · listed 2018Diesel58.9 mpg125g£200
Scirocco 2.0 TDI 184PS DSG Stop-Start GTD6 · listed 2018Diesel58.9 mpg125g£200
Scirocco 2.0 TDI 184PS DSG Stop-Start GT Black EditionD6 · listed 2018Diesel58.9 mpg125g£200
Scirocco 2.0 TDI 184PS DSG Stop-Start R-LineD6 · listed 2018Diesel58.9 mpg125g£200
Scirocco 2.0 TDI 184PS DSG Stop-Start R-Line Black EditionD6 · listed 2018Diesel58.9 mpg125g£200

Economy and CO2 are official NEDC (before 2018) or WLTP figures. Car tax is the yearly rate at current rates for a car first registered in the year listed, before any expensive car supplement. Showing the 15 most recent of 106 versions.

What a Volkswagen Scirocco costs to fuel

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Official figures are usually 10–15% better than real-world driving.

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Frequently asked questions

›Is the Volkswagen Scirocco reliable?

Its MOT record is better than average: the Volkswagen Scirocco is 9% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 110 in our 2024 league (100 is average).

›What are common problems with the Volkswagen Scirocco?

The most common MOT fault is “Coil spring: fractured or broken”, found in 4.1% of tests.

›What MPG does the Volkswagen Scirocco do?

Official economy for the Volkswagen Scirocco ranges from 34.9 to 67.3mpg across the 106 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2009–2018). A typical petrol version manages 46.3mpg and a typical diesel 60.1mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.

›How much is road tax on a Volkswagen Scirocco?

Any Volkswagen Scirocco first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Volkswagen Scirocco registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £20 to £410 a year.

›How many Volkswagen Sciroccos fail their MOT?

31.1% of Volkswagen Sciroccos aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024.

Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Volkswagen Scirocco combined (Open Government Licence v3.0); official economy and CO2 from Vehicle Certification Agency data, © Crown copyright. VCA cannot accept liability for its accuracy. How we calculate the league.