Skip advert
Advertisement
In-depth reviews

Volkswagen Scirocco coupe (2008-2017) - Reliability & safety

The Volkswagen Scirocco is reliable and safe, but owners have criticised its practicality

Carbuyer Rating

3.1 out of 5

Owners Rating

5.0 out of 5

Read owner reviews
Reliability & safety Rating

3.5 out of 5

VW Scirocco owners are generally fairly satisfied, their main complaint being the car’s lack of hatchback practicality. The VW coupe should prove safe, with good safety kit and top-notch crash-test results.

Volkswagen Scirocco reliability

The Scirocco’s most recent appearance in our Driver Power owner satisfaction survey was in 2015, where the car finished mid-table, 99th out of 200 cars overall. Performance was highly rated (it came in 50th place here) and handling even more so (34th). However, it was ranked 128th for reliability and drivers did mark it down heavily for practicality, where it finished at 194th out of 200 cars.

In 2016’s survey Volkswagen itself came 24th out of 32 manufacturers. It seems reliability is beginning to raise questions, a worry for a brand with a reputation for durability. It’s also a shame that VW’s warranty only covers the first three years or 60,000 miles of ownership, when some rivals offer five or even seven years of cover.

Safety

The Volkswagen Scirocco received a five-star rating when it was crash-tested for safety by Euro NCAP. It scored 87% for adult occupant protection and 73% for child protection, however pedestrian protection was rated at 53%.

Advertisement - Article continues below

The Vauxhall Astra GTC earned the full five stars, while the Audi TT earned a four-star rating in 2015. The BMW 2 Series hasn’t yet been tested.

The Volkswagen Scirocco has side and curtain as well as driver and front passenger airbags, along with electronic stability control. ISOFIX mountings in the rear are fitted as standard if you need to fit a child seat.

It's worth seeking out models with options such as a rear-view camera, front and rear parking sensors with assistance or a driver alertness sensor, which warns the driver to take a break when needed.

Skip advert
Advertisement

Richard is a former editor of Carbuyer, as well as sister site DrivingElectric.com, and he's now Deputy Editor at Auto Express. Having spent a decade working in the automotive industry, he understands exactly what makes new car buyers tick.

Skip advert
Advertisement

Most Popular

New Polestar 4 coupe SUV – how is the £60k EV shaping up?
Polestar 4 Prototype drive front quarter
News
22 Mar 2024

New Polestar 4 coupe SUV – how is the £60k EV shaping up?

Best new car deals 2024: this week’s top car offers
Carbuyer best new car deals hero
Deals
28 Mar 2024

Best new car deals 2024: this week’s top car offers

Average speed cameras: how do they work?
Average speed cameras: how do they work?
Tips and advice
21 Mar 2024

Average speed cameras: how do they work?

Tips & advice

View All
Car dashboard warning lights: the complete guide
Car dashboard symbols and meanings
Tips and advice
26 Mar 2024

Car dashboard warning lights: the complete guide

Electric car charging stations: a complete guide
Public EV charge point
Tips and advice
11 Jan 2023

Electric car charging stations: a complete guide

PCP vs HP – which type of car finance is right for you?
PCP vs HP
Tips and advice
17 May 2022

PCP vs HP – which type of car finance is right for you?

Average speed cameras: how do they work?
Average speed cameras: how do they work?
Tips and advice
21 Mar 2024

Average speed cameras: how do they work?

Best cars

View All
Top 10 best car interiors
Peugeot 208 hatchback
Best cars
25 Jun 2021

Top 10 best car interiors

Top 10 best electric cars 2024
The best electric cars 2023
Best cars
2 Jan 2024

Top 10 best electric cars 2024

Top 10 best cheap-to-run cars 2024
The best cheap-to-run cars 2023
Best cars
2 Jan 2024

Top 10 best cheap-to-run cars 2024

The UK's top 10 fastest hot hatchbacks 2024
Fastest hot hatchbacks hero
Best cars
2 Jan 2024

The UK's top 10 fastest hot hatchbacks 2024