2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Volkswagen T-Roc MOT pass rate and common faults

20,696 MOT tests in 2024. 90.7% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

107Above average
Passed first time90.7%
Failed or needed repairs9.3%
Typical mileage at test36,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 20,696 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.6%
    493 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.2%
    308 marked dangerous
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.0%
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.6%
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.5%
    130 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp aim: too low0.4%
  8. Headlamp aim: too high0.3%
  9. Seat belts - condition: not functioning as intended0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres4.5%
  2. Brakes2.0%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.7%
  4. Lights & electrics1.3%
  5. Emissions & leaks0.8%
  6. Seat belts & airbags0.6%
  7. Suspension0.3%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.4%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.3%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.3%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.0%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt3.6%

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: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. 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 2019 Volkswagen T-Roc?

In 2024, 90.7% of 2019 Volkswagen T-Roc cars passed their MOT first time, across 20,696 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Volkswagen T-Roc?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2019 Volkswagen T-Roc reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 107, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).