Volkswagen T-Roc: what fails at MOT
120,000 MOT tests on the Volkswagen T-Roc in 2024, counted. 8.2% failed at the first attempt.
The short answer
8.3% of Volkswagen T-Roc tests failed at the first attempt. Cars of the same ages averaged 12.7%, so the T-Roc does better than most cars its age.
It fails most often on tyres (2.5% of tests), wipers, washers and windscreen (1% of tests) and brakes (1% of tests).
By year of registration
Older cars fail more, whatever the model. So each year is shown beside the figure for all cars first used that year.
| First used | Tests | Failed first time | All cars that year | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 34,529 | 7.6% | 10.9% | 22,900 16,500 to 30,600 |
| 2020 | 27,937 | 7.4% | 11.5% | 28,900 21,400 to 38,100 |
| 2019 | 32,744 | 8.4% | 13.4% | 36,700 26,800 to 48,600 |
| 2018 | 24,345 | 10.1% | 15.6% | 42,900 32,400 to 54,200 |
Green is at least three points better than other cars that year, red at least three points worse. Typical mileage is the middle reading at the test, with the range the middle half of cars fell in.
Where it fails
The share of Volkswagen T-Roc tests with at least one failure in each part of the MOT, beside what cars of the same ages average.
| Part of the test | T-Roc | Cars its age | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 2.5% | 3.1% | |
| Wipers, washers and windscreen | 1.0% | 1.9% | Less than most |
| Brakes | 1.0% | 1.5% | |
| Lights and electrics | 0.8% | 2.1% | Less than most |
| Seat belts and airbags | 0.3% | 0.2% | |
| Exhaust and emissions | 0.3% | 0.5% |
The parts that fail most
- Tyre1.8%
- Tyre tread0.9%
- Brake pads0.8%
- Wipers0.6%
- Headlamp aim0.5%
- Washers0.3%
- Engine warning light0.3%
- Tyre pressure warning system0.1%
- Brake discs0.1%
- Shock absorbers0.1%
Share of tests with a failure on that part.
The most common failures
- Tyre: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.9%
- Tyre tread: below requirements of 1.6mm0.9%
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.7%
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.6%
- Tyre: has ply or cords exposed0.3%
- Engine warning light: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.3%
- Headlamp aim: too high0.3%
- Headlamp aim: too low0.2%
- Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.2%
- Tyre: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.2%
What testers warn about
Advisories are things that passed this time but are wearing. They are the best guide to next year's bills.
- Tyre tread: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge8.1%
- Tyre: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing5.9%
- Brake pads: wearing thin5.6%
- Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened2.7%
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt2.1%
- Nail in tyre1.5%
- Tyre: has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
- Shock absorbers: has light misting of oil1.1%
What these figures can't tell you
An MOT is a safety and emissions test. These figures show how often the model fails that test. They say nothing about engines, gearboxes or electronics that break between tests, and how a car has been looked after matters more than its badge. The car you are looking at has its own MOT record, and that is the one to read.
Ask before you travel
- “How much tread is left on each tyre, and how old are they?”
- “Do the wipers and washers work properly, and is the windscreen chipped or cracked?”
- “When were the brake pads and discs last changed?”
- “Do all the lights work, including the number plate lights and brake lights?”
Check a Volkswagen T-Roc's own MOT record
Type the registration from the advert. You'll see every test that car has had, what it failed on and what it was warned about, free.
Where this comes from
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2024, published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The counting is Hindsight's own.
First-attempt MOT tests of cars first used 2004 to 2021. A test counts as failed if it failed or only passed after a repair during the test. Retests are left out. Built on 13 November 2026.