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Volkswagen T-Roc vs Ford Puma: which is more reliable?

The Volkswagen T-Roc and Ford Puma are very close at the MOT: scores of 106 and 105. Pick on the condition and history of the actual car. Based on 130,826 real MOT tests in 2024.

Volkswagen T-Roc

106Above average
MOT tests74,366

Ford Puma

105Above average
MOT tests56,460

By age

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

Age at testVolkswagen T-RocFord Puma
3–5 years
106Above average
105Above average
6–9 years
108Well above average
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10–14 years––
15+ years–
101About average

Year by year

Share that passed first time, same registration year.

YearVolkswagen T-RocFord Puma
202191.8%92.1%
202091.9%91.7%
201990.7%92.4%

Problem areas

Failure items per 100 tests.

AreaVolkswagen T-RocFord Puma
Tyres4.43.2
Brakes1.82.3
Lights & electrics1.42.5
Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.81.8
Suspension0.21.2
Emissions & leaks0.50.9
Seat belts & airbags0.60.5
Body & chassis0.10.6

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%

Ford Puma: top failures

  1. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.2%
  2. Headlamp aim: too high0.8%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.8%
  4. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.7%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.6%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.4%

Questions

Which is more reliable, the Volkswagen T-Roc or the Ford Puma?

The Volkswagen T-Roc and Ford Puma are very close at the MOT: scores of 106 and 105. Pick on the condition and history of the actual car.

Which years of the Volkswagen T-Roc and Ford Puma can be compared?

Both were tested for 3 registration years (2019–2021). The Volkswagen T-Roc had the higher pass rate in 1 of them and the Ford Puma in 2.

What fails most on each?

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. Ford Puma: tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; headlamp aim: too high.