In 2025, 55,523 Volkswagen T-Roc cars had a regular MOT in Great Britain. 90% passed first time, compared with 84% for all cars of the same ages, which makes the T-Roc better than average. Adjusted for age, it ranks 36 of the 217 most-tested car models.
That comparison matters: older cars fail more often, so a raw pass rate flatters models that are mostly young. We compare each model against every car on the road at the same age.
Pass rate by age
At 3 years old, 92% of T-Rocs passed first time (all cars that age: 88%). By 7 years, that figure is 89% (all cars: 81%). It beats the average car at every age with enough data, from 3 to 7 years.
Volkswagen T-Roc All cars of that age
| Age | Tests | T-Roc passed first time | All cars | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | 1,952 | 92% | 88% | 26,882 |
| 4 years | 3,712 | 91% | 87% | 34,081 |
| 5 years | 13,111 | 90% | 86% | 39,119 |
| 6 years | 20,662 | 90% | 84% | 46,818 |
| 7 years | 15,827 | 89% | 81% | 51,734 |
What fails most on a Volkswagen T-Roc
The area that lets the T-Roc down most, relative to other cars, is seat belts and airbags: 0.5% of tests failed on it, 1.5 times the rate for the average car. It does comparatively well on suspension and lights and electrics.
Share of T-Roc tests failing on this area Average car
The six most common failure items
| Failure item | Area | Share of tests |
|---|---|---|
| A tyre seriously damaged | Tyres | 2.5% |
| Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | Tyres | 2.1% |
| A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | Brakes | 1.9% |
| The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | Lights and electrics | 1.3% |
| Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | Visibility | 1.0% |
| Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | Visibility | 0.7% |
What to check when buying a used T-Roc
Based on where the T-Roc fails more often than other cars, these are the checks worth making before you buy:
- Seat belts and airbags: Pull every belt out fully and let it retract, check the buckles latch, and make sure the airbag light goes out after starting. More
- Tyres: Check tread across the whole width (uneven wear hints at alignment or suspension faults), and look for cuts, bulges and mismatched brands. Repair guide
- Visibility: Check the windscreen for chips in the driver’s view, the wipers for smearing and the washers for working jets. Repair guide
Then check the individual car: its own MOT history will show whether it follows the pattern. A car with repeated advisories in the same weak area is more likely to fail its next test.
Check a specific T-Roc
Enter the registration to see its full MOT history, mileage record and reliability score, compared with these figures.
Check a T-RocFrequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for a Volkswagen T-Roc?
In 2025, 90% of Volkswagen T-Roc cars passed their MOT first time, across 55,523 tests. Cars of the same ages averaged 84%.
What do Volkswagen T-Roc cars most often fail their MOT on?
The most common failure items were: a tyre seriously damaged (2.5% of tests); tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (2.1% of tests); a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm (1.9% of tests).
Other Volkswagen models
Volkswagen Golf (73%), Volkswagen Polo (66%), Volkswagen Transporter (66%), Volkswagen Tiguan (78%), Volkswagen Passat (71%), Volkswagen Caddy (68%). All Volkswagen models
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2025 (class 4 normal tests; first-time pass means passed with no faults fixed at the test). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.