2021 · 3 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2021 Volkswagen T-Roc MOT pass rate and common faults

21,182 MOT tests in 2024. 91.8% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time91.8%
Failed or needed repairs8.2%
Typical mileage at test23,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 21,182 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.3%
    486 marked dangerous
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.9%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.7%
    218 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.5%
    176 marked dangerous
  6. Headlamp aim: too high0.5%
  7. Headlamp aim: too low0.4%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.3%
    81 marked dangerous
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres4.5%
  2. Lights & electrics1.5%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.5%
  4. Brakes1.1%
  5. Seat belts & airbags0.6%
  6. Number plates & VIN0.2%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.2%
  8. Suspension0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.8%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.8%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.1%
  4. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt3.2%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.7%

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: tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. 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 2021 Volkswagen T-Roc?

In 2024, 91.8% of 2021 Volkswagen T-Roc cars passed their MOT first time, across 21,182 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Volkswagen T-Roc?

The most common failure reasons were 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; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2021 Volkswagen T-Roc reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 105, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).