Volkswagen Scirocco: lighting & signalling MOT failures
Of the 297,473 Volkswagen Scirocco MOT tests in this dataset, 8.5% recorded at least one lighting & signalling failure. It shows up most on 1986 and 1988 cars.
Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair cost: £10–£150 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Lighting & signalling failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 338 | 14.2% |
| 1987 | 450 | 10.9% |
| 1988 | 542 | 13.5% |
| 1989 | 594 | 12.8% |
| 1990 | 822 | 12.0% |
| 1991 | 537 | 10.4% |
| 1992 | 572 | 10.3% |
| 2008 | 6,476 | 12.9% |
| 2009 | 35,228 | 12.7% |
| 2010 | 41,648 | 12.0% |
| 2011 | 39,236 | 11.4% |
| 2012 | 27,234 | 10.0% |
| 2013 | 27,110 | 9.5% |
| 2014 | 22,683 | 7.3% |
| 2015 | 32,389 | 4.3% |
| 2016 | 30,426 | 3.0% |
| 2017 | 26,601 | 2.6% |
| 2018 | 3,769 | 2.3% |
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.