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Volkswagen T-Roc vs Skoda Kamiq: which is more reliable?

The Volkswagen T-Roc does better at the MOT, with a score of 106 against 102 for the Skoda Kamiq, comparing each with cars of the same age. Based on 89,759 real MOT tests in 2024.

Volkswagen T-Roc

106Above average
MOT tests74,366

Skoda Kamiq

102Above average
MOT tests15,393

By age

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

Age at testVolkswagen T-RocSkoda Kamiq
3–5 years
106Above average
102Above average
6–9 years
108Well above average
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10–14 years––
15+ years––

Year by year

Share that passed first time, same registration year.

YearVolkswagen T-RocSkoda Kamiq
202191.8%88.4%
202091.9%89.6%
201990.7%89.3%

Problem areas

Failure items per 100 tests.

AreaVolkswagen T-RocSkoda Kamiq
Tyres4.43.7
Brakes1.86.2
Lights & electrics1.42.4
Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.81.1
Seat belts & airbags0.60.4
Emissions & leaks0.50.4
Suspension0.20.1
Number plates & VIN0.10.1

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%

Skoda Kamiq: top failures

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.5%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.8%
  3. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.2%
  4. Service brake performance: excessively fluctuating1.1%
  5. Headlamp aim: too low0.9%
  6. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened0.7%

Questions

Which is more reliable, the Volkswagen T-Roc or the Skoda Kamiq?

The Volkswagen T-Roc does better at the MOT, with a score of 106 against 102 for the Skoda Kamiq, comparing each with cars of the same age.

Which years of the Volkswagen T-Roc and Skoda Kamiq can be compared?

Both were tested for 3 registration years (2019–2021). The Volkswagen T-Roc had the higher pass rate in 3 of them and the Skoda Kamiq in 0.

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. Skoda Kamiq: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords.