BMW 2 Series vs Volkswagen Scirocco
The BMW 2 Series has the better MOT record of the two — 10.8% fail rate versus 20.2% for the Volkswagen Scirocco across comparable years. The biggest single difference is suspension, where the Scirocco records failures noticeably more often.
10.8%
2 Series fail rate
20.2%
Scirocco fail rate
9.42pp
Difference
Side by side
| Metric | BMW 2 Series | Volkswagen Scirocco |
|---|---|---|
| MOT tests analysed | 626,646 | 297,473 |
| Pass rate | 89.2% | 79.8% |
| Fail rate | 10.8% | 20.2% |
Where they differ
| Category | 2 Series | Scirocco |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 1.6% | 8.5% |
| Lighting & signalling | 3.8% | 8.5% |
| Brakes | 1.7% | 5.6% |
| Tyres | 5.8% | 7.4% |
| Visibility | 1.6% | 3.1% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.