Volkswagen Scirocco: suspension MOT failures
Suspension was recorded as a failure area in 8.5% of Volkswagen Scirocco MOT tests — 25,345 tests out of 297,473. It shows up most on 2009 and 2010 cars.
Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair cost: £150–£450 per corner (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Suspension failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 338 | 7.7% |
| 1987 | 450 | 7.6% |
| 1988 | 542 | 7.6% |
| 1989 | 594 | 7.9% |
| 1990 | 822 | 11.1% |
| 1991 | 537 | 11.6% |
| 1992 | 572 | 8.4% |
| 2008 | 6,476 | 11.9% |
| 2009 | 35,228 | 13.1% |
| 2010 | 41,648 | 14.8% |
| 2011 | 39,236 | 12.6% |
| 2012 | 27,234 | 9.2% |
| 2013 | 27,110 | 7.0% |
| 2014 | 22,683 | 5.1% |
| 2015 | 32,389 | 4.4% |
| 2016 | 30,426 | 2.7% |
| 2017 | 26,601 | 2.2% |
| 2018 | 3,769 | 1.1% |
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.