Is the Volkswagen Scirocco ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 48,808 MOT tests, around 52% of Volkswagen Sciroccos still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 35% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 13%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 55% diesel, 45% petrol. Diesel Sciroccos are generally compliant from 2016, while diesel cars from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged. Petrol Sciroccos are generally compliant from 2008, while petrol cars from 1992 or earlier are likely to be charged.
- Likely compliant
- 52%
- Likely charged
- 35%
- Depends on the car
- 13%
- MOT tests analysed
- 48,808
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Scirocco ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Sciroccos of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Diesel | Petrol |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Likely compliant96 tested | Likely compliant551 tested |
| 2017 | Likely compliant1,721 tested | Likely compliant2,943 tested |
| 2016 | Likely compliant2,542 tested | Likely compliant2,789 tested |
| 2015 | Check exact car3,393 tested | Likely compliant2,104 tested |
| 2014 | Check exact car2,737 tested | Likely compliant1,021 tested |
| 2013 | Likely charged3,217 tested | Likely compliant1,212 tested |
| 2012 | Likely charged3,091 tested | Likely compliant1,344 tested |
| 2011 | Likely charged3,965 tested | Likely compliant2,212 tested |
| 2010 | Likely charged3,671 tested | Likely compliant2,818 tested |
| 2009 | Likely charged2,375 tested | Likely compliant3,198 tested |
| 2008 | Likely charged58 tested | Likely compliant962 tested |
| 1992 | – | Likely charged96 tested |
| 1991 | – | Likely charged89 tested |
| 1990 | – | Likely charged137 tested |
| 1989 | – | Likely charged92 tested |
| 1988 | – | Likely charged85 tested |
| 1987 | Likely charged1 tested | Likely charged77 tested |
| 1986 | Likely charged1 tested | Likely charged52 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Scirocco
Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
- Diesel (55% of Sciroccos tested): likely compliant from 2016; 2013 and earlier are likely to be charged.
- Petrol (45% of Sciroccos tested): likely compliant from 2008; 1992 and earlier are likely to be charged.
Sciroccos from 2014 and 2015 sit on the boundary (13% of those tested): some were built to the required standard before it became compulsory. The Euro standard is sometimes on the V5C logbook, or Volkswagen can confirm it. Our ULEZ calculator can help.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Sciroccos fare at the MOT too: see the Volkswagen Scirocco MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Volkswagen Scirocco for London: what the MOT data shows
The Volkswagen Sciroccos in this data were first registered between 1986 and 2018. 2010 was the most common year, with 6,489 tests (13% of the total), and half were registered in 2012 or later.
Sciroccos from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 72% of the time, at an average of 78,166 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 65% of the time with 102,716 miles on average, so a compliant car is usually the more reliable buy as well as the cheaper one to drive in London.
On a budget, the oldest diesel Sciroccos likely to comply are from 2016. 2,542 of them were tested; 2016 cars passed first time 80% of the time and averaged 55,932 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
On a budget, the oldest petrol Sciroccos likely to comply are from 2008. 962 of them were tested; 2008 cars passed first time 59% of the time and averaged 104,576 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the Scirocco's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were suspension: "fractured or broken" (4.6% of tests); lights and electrics: "not working" (4.6%); tyres: "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm" (3.4%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 17.8% of tests.
Overall, 70% of Sciroccos passed first time, slightly below the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 85,953 miles on average, more than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
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About this data
Based on 48,808 first MOT tests of the Volkswagen Scirocco carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
ULEZ results are estimates from fuel type and year of first registration. Transport for London makes the final decision.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
What 48,808 MOT tests say about the Volkswagen Scirocco and London's ULEZ.
Is the Volkswagen Scirocco ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 52% of Sciroccos on the road are likely compliant and 35% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
Which petrol Scirocco years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Sciroccos first registered from 2008 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel Scirocco ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel Sciroccos from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific Scirocco is ULEZ compliant?
Enter its registration in our free ULEZ check, which uses the vehicle's DVLA record. Always confirm with TfL before relying on it.
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