Porsche Boxster vs Volkswagen Scirocco
On MOT-testable defects, the Porsche Boxster (fail rate 13.8%) performed better than the Volkswagen Scirocco (20.2%) across comparable years. The biggest divergence was suspension, where the Scirocco recorded failures more often.
13.8%
Boxster fail rate
20.2%
Scirocco fail rate
6.37pp
Difference
Side by side
| Metric | Porsche Boxster | Volkswagen Scirocco |
|---|---|---|
| MOT tests analysed | 182,460 | 297,453 |
| Pass rate | 86.2% | 79.8% |
| Fail rate | 13.8% | 20.2% |
Where they differ
| Category | Boxster | Scirocco |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 3.8% | 8.5% |
| Tyres | 2.7% | 7.4% |
| Emissions & environmental | 3.9% | 0.0% |
| Visibility | 0.0% | 3.1% |
| Lighting & signalling | 6.1% | 8.5% |
| Brakes | 3.6% | 5.6% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.