2018 · 6 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2018 Volkswagen T-Roc MOT pass rate and common faults

15,724 MOT tests in 2024. 89.2% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

108Well above average
Passed first time89.2%
Failed or needed repairs10.8%
Typical mileage at test43,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 15,724 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.9%
    417 marked dangerous
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.9%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.7%
    412 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.5%
    84 marked dangerous
  6. Headlamp aim: too high0.3%
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.3%
  8. Headlamp aim: too low0.3%
  9. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.3%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres4.5%
  2. Brakes3.0%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.9%
  4. Lights & electrics1.6%
  5. Seat belts & airbags0.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.4%
  7. Suspension0.4%
  8. Body & chassis0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.4%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick13.3%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.5%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.0%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt4.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2018 Volkswagen T-Roc?

In 2024, 89.2% of 2018 Volkswagen T-Roc cars passed their MOT first time, across 15,724 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Volkswagen T-Roc?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2018 Volkswagen T-Roc reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 108, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).