Volkswagen T-Roc MOT pass rate and common problems
93.0% of Volkswagen T-Rocs passed the 2024 MOT (76,126 first tests): 91.0% at the first attempt and 1.9% after a fix at the test centre (PRS), each rounded separately.About 1 in 10 failed the first attempt.For its age, it fails 38% less often than normal: MOT Risk Index 62.4 (95% CI 61.0–63.9; 100 = normal).
Volkswagen T-Roc at a glance, 2024 MOT
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
MOT pass rate
93.0
%
incl. 1.9% fixed at the test centre
2024
76126
Passed at the first attempt
91.0
%
all first tests
2024
76126
MOT Risk Index (95% CI 61.0–63.9)
62.4
index
100 = normal for its age · rank 149 (tied) of 761 (1 = fails least for its age)
2024
76126
Biggest excess: Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
0.5
per 100
0.3 same-age
2019–2024
186892
Dangerous defects
3.8
per 100
11.2 UK, not age-adjusted
2019–2024
186892
Advisory items
64.3
per 100
127.1 UK, not age-adjusted
2019–2024
186892
MOT Risk Index · Volkswagen T-Roc. 0–240; 100 = normal for its age; median model 92.8 · rank 149 (tied) of 761 (1 = fails least for its age). It would rank between 142 and 157 anywhere within its 95% interval, other models held where they are. DVSA, 2024.
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · full dataset (v5). This model's index changed from 64.3 to 62.4 in the 24 September 2026 release, after duplicate test records were removed.
What actually fails on a Volkswagen T-Roc MOT, and how often?
Volkswagen T-Roc MOTs fail most often on tyres: 4.7 per 100 tests, against 6.2 for UK cars of the same age (2019–2024, n = 186,892).
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen T-Roc: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Tyres
4.7
per 100
6.2
2019–2024
8751
Visibility
4.6
per 100
4.9
2019–2024
8538
Brakes
1.6
per 100
3.0
2019–2024
2982
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
0.7
per 100
2.7
2019–2024
1302
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
0.5
per 100
0.3
2019–2024
939
Noise, emissions and leaks
0.4
per 100
0.6
2019–2024
730
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 186,892 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Tyres, brakes and suspension: how does the Volkswagen T-Roc compare with cars of the same age?
At every age shown, the Volkswagen T-Roc is at or below same-age cars of comparable models on tyres, brakes and suspension; for example suspension at age 3: 0.1 failures per 100 tests, against 0.6 (2019–2024, n = 76,565).
Tyres, age 3: 3.4 vs 4.2. Brakes, age 3: 0.7 vs 1.8. Suspension, age 3: 0.1 vs 0.6. Tyres, age 4: 3.4 vs 4.5. Brakes, age 4: 1.1 vs 2.4. Suspension, age 4: 0.2 vs 1.2. Tyres, age 5: 3.8 vs 5.1. Brakes, age 5: 1.7 vs 3.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen T-Roc: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Tyres, age 3
3.4
per 100
4.2
2019–2024
76565
Brakes, age 3
0.7
per 100
1.8
2019–2024
76565
Suspension, age 3
0.1
per 100
0.6
2019–2024
76565
Tyres, age 4
3.4
per 100
4.5
2019–2024
54061
Brakes, age 4
1.1
per 100
2.4
2019–2024
54061
Suspension, age 4
0.2
per 100
1.2
2019–2024
54061
Tyres, age 5
3.8
per 100
5.1
2019–2024
36764
Brakes, age 5
1.7
per 100
3.1
2019–2024
36764
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Suspension, age 5
0.3
per 100
2.2
2019–2024
36764
Tyres, age 6
4
per 100
5.5
2019–2024
15836
Brakes, age 6
2.6
per 100
3.8
2019–2024
15836
Suspension, age 6
0.3
per 100
3.7
2019–2024
15836
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 76,126 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Will my Volkswagen T-Roc's advisory become a fail at the next MOT?
Volkswagen T-Roc advisories turn into fails less often than on the median model; the one to watch is tyres: advisories on it became a fail at the next MOT 5.1% of the time.
Advisories on tyres: 5.1 of 100 became a fail on the same item at the next MOT. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen T-Roc: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Tyres
5.1
% next fail
median model
2019–2024
22130
Brakes
4.6
% next fail
median model
2019–2024
10219
Suspension
4.1
% next fail
median model
2019–2024
1334
Non-component advisories
0
% next fail
median model
2019–2024
7190
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 76,126 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
My Volkswagen T-Roc got an MOT advisory: what gets flagged most?
Volkswagen T-Roc MOTs flag tyres most: 37.8 advisories per 100 tests, against 39.7 across UK tests (2019–2024, n = 186,892).
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen T-Roc: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Tyres
37.8
per 100
39.7
2019–2024
70592
Brakes
16.4
per 100
34.7
2019–2024
30675
Non-component advisories
7.4
per 100
7.8
2019–2024
13855
Suspension
1.9
per 100
26.2
2019–2024
3488
Identification of the vehicle
0.3
per 100
2.5
2019–2024
483
Road Wheels
0.2
per 100
1
2019–2024
347
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 186,892 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
What is likely to fail next on a Volkswagen T-Roc?
For Volkswagen T-Rocs aged 3 to 5 whose last MOT was a pass, the item most likely to fail at the next MOT is visibility: 3.6% failed on it (2019–2024, n = 41,724).
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen T-Roc: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Visibility, under 3 years old, after a pass
3.6
% next fail
2019–2024
32691
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a pass
2.7
% next fail
2019–2024
32691
Brakes, under 3 years old, after a pass
0.7
% next fail
2019–2024
32691
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after a pass
0.4
% next fail
2019–2024
32691
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, under 3 years old, after a pass
0.4
% next fail
2019–2024
32691
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after a pass
0.3
% next fail
2019–2024
32691
Suspension, under 3 years old, after a pass
0.1
% next fail
2019–2024
32691
Identification of the vehicle, under 3 years old, after a pass
0.1
% next fail
2019–2024
32691
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Body, chassis, structure, under 3 years old, after a pass
0.1
% next fail
2019–2024
32691
Road wheels, under 3 years old, after a pass
0.0
% next fail
2019–2024
32691
Steering, under 3 years old, after a pass
0.0
% next fail
2019–2024
32691
Visibility, under 3 years old, after an advisory
4.7
% next fail
2019–2024
10115
Tyres, under 3 years old, after an advisory
3.8
% next fail
2019–2024
10115
Brakes, under 3 years old, after an advisory
1.5
% next fail
2019–2024
10115
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after an advisory
0.6
% next fail
2019–2024
10115
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, under 3 years old, after an advisory
0.5
% next fail
2019–2024
10115
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after an advisory
0.5
% next fail
2019–2024
10115
Suspension, under 3 years old, after an advisory
0.3
% next fail
2019–2024
10115
Body, chassis, structure, under 3 years old, after an advisory
0.1
% next fail
2019–2024
10115
Identification of the vehicle, under 3 years old, after an advisory
0.1
% next fail
2019–2024
10115
Road wheels, under 3 years old, after an advisory
0.1
% next fail
2019–2024
10115
Visibility, under 3 years old, after a fail
4.4
% next fail
2019–2024
3628
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a fail
4.0
% next fail
2019–2024
3628
Brakes, under 3 years old, after a fail
1.6
% next fail
2019–2024
3628
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after a fail
1.0
% next fail
2019–2024
3628
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, under 3 years old, after a fail
0.7
% next fail
2019–2024
3628
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after a fail
0.6
% next fail
2019–2024
3628
Suspension, under 3 years old, after a fail
0.3
% next fail
2019–2024
3628
Body, chassis, structure, under 3 years old, after a fail
0.3
% next fail
2019–2024
3628
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass
3.6
% next fail
2019–2024
41724
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass
3.1
% next fail
2019–2024
41724
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass
1.2
% next fail
2019–2024
41724
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass
0.5
% next fail
2019–2024
41724
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass
0.4
% next fail
2019–2024
41724
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass
0.3
% next fail
2019–2024
41724
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass
0.2
% next fail
2019–2024
41724
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass
0.1
% next fail
2019–2024
41724
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass
0.1
% next fail
2019–2024
41724
Road wheels, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass
0.1
% next fail
2019–2024
41724
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass
0.1
% next fail
2019–2024
41724
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory
5
% next fail
2019–2024
18066
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory
4.9
% next fail
2019–2024
18066
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory
2.8
% next fail
2019–2024
18066
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory
0.7
% next fail
2019–2024
18066
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory
0.6
% next fail
2019–2024
18066
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory
0.5
% next fail
2019–2024
18066
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory
0.4
% next fail
2019–2024
18066
Road wheels, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory
0.1
% next fail
2019–2024
18066
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory
0.1
% next fail
2019–2024
18066
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory
0.1
% next fail
2019–2024
18066
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory
0.1
% next fail
2019–2024
18066
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail
5.4
% next fail
2019–2024
6578
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail
5.4
% next fail
2019–2024
6578
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail
2.8
% next fail
2019–2024
6578
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail
1.3
% next fail
2019–2024
6578
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail
0.9
% next fail
2019–2024
6578
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail
0.8
% next fail
2019–2024
6578
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail
0.4
% next fail
2019–2024
6578
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail
0.2
% next fail
2019–2024
6578
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail
0.1
% next fail
2019–2024
6578
Road wheels, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail
0.1
% next fail
2019–2024
6578
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 76,126 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
How often does a Volkswagen T-Roc get a dangerous MOT defect?
The Volkswagen T-Roc gets a dangerous defect less often than the UK average: 3.8 per 100 first tests against 11.2 across the UK. In the same tests, 6.0 major and 3.2 minor defects were recorded per 100 tests (one test can record several).
Dangerous defects: 3.8 vs 11.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen T-Roc: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Dangerous defects
3.8
per 100
11.2
2019–2024
186892
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 186,892 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id; severity not recorded for some 2018–2021 tests · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Will my Volkswagen T-Roc still pass its MOT in a few years?
First-time MOT failures for the Volkswagen T-Roc go from 8.2% at age 3 to 10.8% at age 6, against 17.5% for all cars aged 6 (2024, n = 76,126).
Age 3: 8.2. Age 6: 10.8. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen T-Roc: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Age 3
8.2
% failed first time
12.4
2024
21822
Age 4
8.0
% failed first time
13.1
2024
16924
Age 5
9.3
% failed first time
15.1
2024
20929
Age 6
10.8
% failed first time
17.5
2024
15809
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 76,126 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
How does the Volkswagen T-Roc compare with cars of its own age and size?
At every age shown, Volkswagen T-Rocs fail first time no more often than comparable models of the same size class; the biggest difference is at age 6, where they fail less often: 10.8% against 20.8% (2024, n = 15,836).
Age 3: 8.2. Age 6: 10.8. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen T-Roc: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Age 3
8.2
% fail
11.3
2024
76565
Age 4
9.1
% fail
14.3
2024
54061
Age 5
9.9
% fail
17.4
2024
36764
Age 6
10.8
% fail
20.8
2024
15836
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 76,126 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Which Volkswagen T-Roc years should I avoid?
The Volkswagen T-Roc build year that fails most for its age is 2018: index 113.0 (95% CI 110.3–115.7) against the model's own age norm of 100 (2019–2024, n = 63,286).
Build year matters for the Volkswagen T-Roc: 2018 Volkswagen T-Rocs fail more than their age would predict, 2019 ones less.Years whose confidence interval includes normal are shown without a label.
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen T-Roc: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Build year 2018 (worse for its age)
113
index vs own age
100 = normal
2019–2024
63286
Build year 2019 (better for its age)
95.7
index vs own age
100 = normal
2019–2024
63941
Build year 2020
96.7
index vs own age
100 = normal
2019–2024
34076
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 76,126 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
How much does it cost to fix a Volkswagen T-Roc MOT fail?
Expected repair cost per Volkswagen T-Roc MOT: about £8 (up to about £16 if more expensive parts are needed), from the chance of failing each item and its most common UK repair price (catalogue estimate, n = 76,126).
Computed, not measured.
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen T-Roc: the numbers behind this answer (price catalogue)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Expected repair bill
8.4
GBP estimate
modal price catalogue
price catalogue
76126
Estimated range lower
8.4
GBP estimate
modal price catalogue
price catalogue
76126
Estimated range upper
16.0
GBP estimate
modal price catalogue
price catalogue
76126
Tyres: Tyre (single mid-range 16" fitted)
4.2
GBP expected contribution
90
price catalogue
76126
Brakes: Front brake pads (parts + labour, typical hatchback)
2.4
GBP expected contribution
150
price catalogue
76126
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Battery replacement (standard 12V lead-acid)
1.0
GBP expected contribution
140
price catalogue
76126
Noise, emissions and leaks: Exhaust rear silencer
0.8
GBP expected contribution
200
price catalogue
76126
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: price catalogue · n = 76,126 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Is the Volkswagen T-Roc more reliable than similar cars?
Of 8 similar models, 0 fail less often for their age than the Volkswagen T-Roc and 8 as often or more. The Volkswagen T-Roc has an MOT Risk Index of 62.4, where 100 = normal for its age (2024, n = 76,126).
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen T-Roc: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Volkswagen T-Roc (this model)
62.4
index
100 = normal
2024
76126
Audi Q2
62.4
index
62.4
2024
73559
MINI Countryman
69.3
index
62.4
2024
106827
Toyota Auris
88.1
index
62.4
2024
153778
Honda Jazz
80.8
index
62.4
2024
319308
Toyota Corolla
92.7
index
62.4
2024
117437
Volkswagen Golf
85.8
index
62.4
2024
829934
Seat Leon
91.9
index
62.4
2024
188729
Full table
Further values · 2024
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Ford C-MAX
97.4
index
62.4
2024
111957
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 76,126 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
How many miles does a Volkswagen T-Roc normally do?
At age 5, the median Volkswagen T-Roc had covered 36,510 miles by its MOT; the middle half ranged from 26,822 to 48,029 miles (2024, n = 20,929).
Age 3 median: 22735. Age 6 P75: 54022. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen T-Roc: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Age 3 median
22735
miles
2024
21822
Age 3 P25
16338
miles
2024
21822
Age 3 P75
30483
miles
2024
21822
Age 4 median
28921
miles
2024
16924
Age 4 P25
21340
miles
2024
16924
Age 4 P75
38035
miles
2024
16924
Age 5 median
36510
miles
2024
20929
Age 5 P25
26822
miles
2024
20929
Full table
Further values · 2024
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Age 5 P75
48029
miles
2024
20929
Age 6 median
42621
miles
2024
15809
Age 6 P25
32182
miles
2024
15809
Age 6 P75
54022
miles
2024
15809
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 76,126 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Does high mileage mean more Volkswagen T-Roc MOT failures at the same age?
At ages 3–5, 7.3% of Volkswagen T-Rocs with under 40,000 miles failed first time, against 15.8% of those with 100,000 to 140,000 miles (2024, n = 45,698). Inside this age group, higher mileage goes with more failures.
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen T-Roc: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Age 3–5, <40k miles
7.3
% failed first time
2024
45496
Age 3–5, 40-70k miles
12
% failed first time
2024
12652
Age 3–5, 70-100k miles
15.5
% failed first time
2024
1300
Age 3–5, 100-140k miles (rough estimate: 202 tests, 95% interval 11.5–21.5%)
15.8
% failed first time
2024
202
Age 6–9, <40k miles
8
% failed first time
2024
6930
Age 6–9, 40-70k miles
12.5
% failed first time
2024
7740
Age 6–9, 70-100k miles
15.4
% failed first time
2024
1044
Age 6–9, 100-140k miles (rough estimate: 112 tests, 95% interval 16.4–31.8%)
23.2
% failed first time
2024
112
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 76,126 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
How many miles does a Volkswagen T-Roc last?
0.3% of Volkswagen T-Rocs tested had reached 100,000 miles, and 0.0% had reached 150,000 (2024, n = 524).
100,000 miles: 0.3. 200,000 miles (rou: 0.0. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen T-Roc: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
100,000 miles
0.3
% of tested cars
2024
524
150,000 miles (rough estimate: 34 tests, 95% interval 0.0–0.0%)
0.0
% of tested cars
2024
34
200,000 miles (rough estimate: 10 tests, 95% interval 0.0–0.0%)
0.0
% of tested cars
2024
10
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 76,126 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Is the Volkswagen T-Roc driven more or less than average, and does that change the picture?
Matched on annual mileage as well as age, the Volkswagen T-Roc index is 64.6, against 61.8 on age alone (2019–2024, n = 76,126).
Age and mileage adjusted index: 61.8 vs 64.6. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen T-Roc: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Age and mileage adjusted index
64.6
index
61.8
2019–2024
76126
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 76,126 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Which Volkswagen T-Roc fuel fails its MOT less?
There is no real difference between petrol and diesel Volkswagen T-Rocs before allowing for age: 8.7% against 10.2% fail first time.
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen T-Roc: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Diesel
10.2
% fail first time
other fuels
2024
12850
Petrol
8.7
% fail first time
other fuels
2024
63275
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 76,126 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Which Volkswagen T-Roc engine is best?
For its age, the best Volkswagen T-Roc engine is the petrol 1.2–1.5 litre at index 86.4, and the worst the diesel 1.5–1.8 litre at 122.5, where 100 = the model's own average (2024, n = 76,126).
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen T-Roc: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Petrol 1.2–1.5 litre
86.4
index vs model norm
100 = model average
2024
93368
Diesel 1.8–2.0 litre
90.1
index vs model norm
100 = model average
2024
12100
Petrol 1.8–2.0 litre
90.9
index vs model norm
100 = model average
2024
9296
Petrol under 1.0 litre
118.6
index vs model norm
100 = model average
2024
46909
Diesel 1.5–1.8 litre
122.5
index vs model norm
100 = model average
2024
24993
Petrol 1.0–1.2 litre (rough estimate: 123 tests, 95% interval 102.1–236.9)
157.9
index vs model norm
100 = model average
2024
123
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 76,126 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Where in Britain does the Volkswagen T-Roc fail its MOT most?
First-time failure rates for the Volkswagen T-Roc range from 4.3% to 14.4% by area, before allowing for age: a narrower spread than for the typical model.
Scotland. N. England. Wales. London. S. West. % failing. 6%. 13%. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen T-Roc: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 76,126 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Does a Volkswagen T-Roc rust more than average?
Allowing for age, Volkswagen T-Roc MOTs record corrosion failures at 0.0 times the national rate: 0.02% of tests against 0.77% (2024 + geographic layers, n = 76,124).
Computed, not measured.
Salt belt susceptibility: 1 vs 0. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen T-Roc: the numbers behind this answer (2024 + geographic layers)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Salt belt susceptibility
0.0
ratio estimate
1
2024 + geographic layers
76124
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 + geographic layers · n = 76,126 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Is a Volkswagen T-Roc ULEZ compliant?
All Volkswagen T-Rocs tested are likely ULEZ-compliant, judged from fuel type and first-use date; check a specific car with TfL's vehicle checker (2024).
Computed, not measured.
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen T-Roc: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Likely compliant
100
% estimate
2024
76126
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 76,126 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
What do six years of MOTs show about owning a Volkswagen T-Roc?
Of failed Volkswagen T-Roc MOTs, 55.9% were retested the same day and a further 42.4% within 10 days; the median failed car passed its retest after 0 days (2019–2024, n = 11,726).
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen T-Roc: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Same-day retest
55.9
%
failed initial tests
2019–2024
11726
Retest within 10 days
42.4
%
failed initial tests
2019–2024
11726
Clean MOT streak
39.3
%
observed chains
2019–2024
37633
Repeat advisory
4.6
%
observed chains
2019–2024
37633
Decreasing odometer
0.2
% mileage anomaly
observed chains
2019–2024
54764
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 76,126 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Is low mileage better for a Volkswagen T-Roc?
Volkswagen T-Rocs aged 5 to 6 doing under 5,000 miles a year failed first time in 6.5% of tests, against 12.4% for those doing 8,000 to 12,000 miles (2019–2024, n = 11,138).
Low-use first-time failure: 6.5 vs 12.4. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen T-Roc: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Low-use first-time failure
6.5
%
12.4
2019–2024
11138
Low-use gap
-5.9
percentage points
8–12k miles
2019–2024
11138
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 76,126 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
How many years is a Volkswagen T-Roc likely to last?
Volkswagen T-Rocs aged 5 are forecast to keep taking MOTs for at least 0.9 more years; the survival curve is observed only until age 6, so the true figure is likely higher.
Computed, not measured.
Forecast, not a prediction for a particular car.
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen T-Roc: the numbers behind this answer (survival forecast)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Age 5 (at least; observed only until age 6)
0.9
years forecast
survival forecast
0
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: survival forecast · n = 76,126 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Which Volkswagen T-Rocs are still on the road?
In 2024, for every 100 Volkswagen T-Rocs tested at ages 4 to 6, about 45 were tested at age 6 (2024, n = 15,836).
Age 3 (at least as: 100. Age 6: 44.5. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen T-Roc: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Age 3 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)
100
% of age 4–6 baseline
2024
76565
Age 4 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)
100
% of age 4–6 baseline
2024
54061
Age 5 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)
100
% of age 4–6 baseline
2024
36764
Age 6
44.5
% of age 4–6 baseline
2024
15836
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 76,126 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
If a Volkswagen T-Roc fails, does it fail again?
12.1% of Volkswagen T-Rocs that failed an MOT failed the next one too, against 9% after a pass (2019–2024, n = 3,466). The failure most likely to come back is ‘noise, emissions and leaks’: 15.7% of those fails recurred at the next MOT.
Repeat after fail: 12.1 vs 9. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen T-Roc: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Repeat after fail
12.1
%
9
2019–2024
3466
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 76,126 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Which Volkswagen T-Roc faults come together?
On Volkswagen T-Rocs, ‘body, chassis, structure’ and ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’ failures turn up together 22.4 times as often as chance would predict (2024, n = 25).
Volkswagen T-Roc: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
Identification of the vehicle + Visibility (rough estimate: 24 tests, 95% interval 2.1–4.9)
3.3
lift
expected joint rate
2024
24
Tyres + Visibility
3.0
lift
expected joint rate
2024
779
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Tyres (rough estimate: 92 tests, 95% interval 2.3–3.5)
2.9
lift
expected joint rate
2024
92
Identification of the vehicle + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (seen together; too few for a multiplier)
17
tests with both
2024
17
Noise, emissions and leaks + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)
16
tests with both
2024
16
Road Wheels + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)
16
tests with both
2024
16
Body, chassis, structure + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)
15
tests with both
2024
15
Body, chassis, structure + Brakes (seen together; too few for a multiplier)
14
tests with both
2024
14
Noise, emissions and leaks + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier)
12
tests with both
2024
12
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier)
12
tests with both
2024
12
Road Wheels + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)
11
tests with both
2024
11
Brakes + Identification of the vehicle (seen together; too few for a multiplier)
10
tests with both
2024
10
Brakes + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)
9
tests with both
2024
9
Steering + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)
6
tests with both
2024
6
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)
5
tests with both
2024
5
Body, chassis, structure + Noise, emissions and leaks (seen together; too few for a multiplier)
5
tests with both
2024
5
Identification of the vehicle + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)
5
tests with both
2024
5
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 76,126 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Has the Volkswagen T-Roc had safety recalls?
DVSA lists 9 safety recall campaigns matched to the Volkswagen T-Roc; check whether yours has been fixed, using its registration number.
Volkswagen T-Roc: the numbers behind this answer (DVSA register)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
DVSA recall campaigns matched
9
campaigns
DVSA register
DVSA register
76126
Source: DVSA register; recall effect covers 11 of 761 models · Window: DVSA register · n = 76,126 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
What does a Volkswagen T-Roc cost to run in a fleet?
Of every 100 Volkswagen T-Rocs tested at age 5, about 9 failed the MOT first time; at age 6, about 11. These are one-year rates for different cars tested in the same year, not a fleet followed over time (2024).
Volkswagen T-Roc: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Age 3
8.2
% fail first time
2024
21822
Age 4
8.0
% fail first time
2024
16924
Age 5
9.3
% fail first time
2024
20929
Age 6
10.8
% fail first time
2024
15809
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 76,126 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Does the Volkswagen T-Roc fail inspections in other countries too?
In the Netherlands, 23.8% of Volkswagen T-Rocs failed their periodic roadworthiness inspection, against 50.8% for all cars there (2024 by country, n = 15,269 inspections).
Inspections abroad point the same way: in Norway, Finland and the Netherlands the Volkswagen T-Roc also fails less often than the national average.
Norway: 12.1 vs 33.7. Finland: 2.3 vs 26.3. Netherlands: 23.8 vs 50.8. Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen T-Roc: the numbers behind this answer (2024 by country)
Measure
Value
Unit
Compared with
Years
Tests
Norway
12.1
% failed
33.7
2024 by country
2940
Finland
2.3
% failed
26.3
2024 by country
1838
Netherlands
23.8
% failed
50.8
2024 by country
15269
Source: Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models · Window: 2024 by country · n = 76,126 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV · licences and full notice
Does the month of a Volkswagen T-Roc MOT matter?
Volkswagen T-Rocs fail first time most in April (10.2%, against 29.8% for all cars that month) and least in November (8.2%) (2024, n = 76,126).
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Volkswagen T-Roc MOT: quick answers
What is the Volkswagen T-Roc first-time MOT pass rate?
91.0% of first attempts passed in 2024 (76,126 tests). Retests after repair are excluded; cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) are shown separately.
Why does this number differ from other sites?
Other sites may count retests or all attempts. This page uses 76,126 primary tests: 8.95% failed first time and 93.0% passed when cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) count as passes. The age-adjusted MOT Risk Index 62.4 is shown separately.