Comparison · small SUVs

Nissan Juke vs Volkswagen T-Roc: which is more reliable?

The Volkswagen T-Roc does better at the MOT, with a score of 106 against 93 for the Nissan Juke, comparing each with cars of the same age. Based on 375,449 real MOT tests in 2024.

Nissan Juke

93Below average
MOT tests301,083

Volkswagen T-Roc

106Above average
MOT tests74,366

By age

MOT Rank score for each age group (100 = an average car that age).

Age at testNissan JukeVolkswagen T-Roc
3–5 years
101About average
106Above average
6–9 years
96Below average
108Well above average
10–14 years
85Well below average
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Year by year

Share that passed first time, same registration year.

YearNissan JukeVolkswagen T-Roc
202190.7%91.8%
202086.1%91.9%
201984.0%90.7%
201883.2%89.2%

Problem areas

Failure items per 100 tests.

AreaNissan JukeVolkswagen T-Roc
Suspension14.40.2
Tyres6.54.4
Brakes9.01.8
Lights & electrics8.01.4
Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.21.8
Steering5.80.0
Emissions & leaks3.30.5
Body & chassis2.60.1

Nissan Juke: top failures

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn7.1%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play4.8%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.5%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.7%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.7%
  6. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.2%

Volkswagen T-Roc: top failures

  1. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.4%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.1%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.1%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.5%
  6. Headlamp aim: too high0.4%

Questions

Which is more reliable, the Nissan Juke or the Volkswagen T-Roc?

The Volkswagen T-Roc does better at the MOT, with a score of 106 against 93 for the Nissan Juke, comparing each with cars of the same age.

Which years of the Nissan Juke and Volkswagen T-Roc can be compared?

Both were tested for 4 registration years (2018–2021). The Nissan Juke had the higher pass rate in 0 of them and the Volkswagen T-Roc in 4.

What fails most on each?

Nissan Juke: suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. Volkswagen T-Roc: tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm.