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Vauxhall Mokka vs Volkswagen T-Roc: which is more reliable?

The Volkswagen T-Roc does better at the MOT, with a score of 106 against 92 for the Vauxhall Mokka, comparing each with cars of the same age. Based on 304,023 real MOT tests in 2024.

Vauxhall Mokka

92Below average
MOT tests229,657

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 testVauxhall MokkaVolkswagen T-Roc
3–5 years
98About average
106Above average
6–9 years
90Well below average
108Well above average
10–14 years
93Below average
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Year by year

Share that passed first time, same registration year.

YearVauxhall MokkaVolkswagen T-Roc
202189.7%91.8%
201981.4%90.7%
201876.6%89.2%

Problem areas

Failure items per 100 tests.

AreaVauxhall MokkaVolkswagen T-Roc
Suspension13.80.2
Lights & electrics10.11.4
Tyres6.04.4
Brakes6.31.8
Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.31.8
Emissions & leaks3.70.5
Steering3.10.0
Body & chassis1.90.1

Vauxhall Mokka: top failures

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.9%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.6%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.1%
  4. Position lamp: not working2.7%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.6%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.6%

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 Vauxhall Mokka or the Volkswagen T-Roc?

The Volkswagen T-Roc does better at the MOT, with a score of 106 against 92 for the Vauxhall Mokka, comparing each with cars of the same age.

Which years of the Vauxhall Mokka and Volkswagen T-Roc can be compared?

Both were tested for 3 registration years (2018–2021). The Vauxhall Mokka had the higher pass rate in 0 of them and the Volkswagen T-Roc in 3.

What fails most on each?

Vauxhall Mokka: suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; coil spring: fractured or broken. 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.