Volkswagen T-Roc common problems by mileage
What UK MOT testers flag on the Volkswagen T-Roc at each age and mileage, compared with all cars.
In 55,064 UK MOT tests of the Volkswagen T-Roc in 2023, the problem that most sets it apart from other cars is shock absorbers (light misting of oil): recorded on 7.5% of tests of 2018–2020 cars at 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km), 2.8× the rate for all cars of that age and mileage. Other stand-out issues: tyres (slightly damaged/cracking or perishing) (1.7×); brake pads (wearing thin) (1.5×). The most common reasons a Volkswagen T-Roc fails its MOT are wipers (does not clear the windscreen effectively); tyres (a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords); tyres (tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm).
Last updated: · Source: DVSA anonymised MOT data 2023
What stands out on the Volkswagen T-Roc
Parts that MOT testers flag clearly more often on the Volkswagen T-Roc than on all cars of the same age at the same mileage (at least 1.5× the rate and 3% of tests).
| Issue | Type | First used | Mileage | Share of tests | All cars this age | Ratio | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shock absorbers: has light misting of oil | Advisory | 2018–2020 | 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) | 7.5% | 2.7% | 2.8× | 375 |
| Tyres (condition): slightly damaged/cracking or perishing | Advisory | 2019–2021 | 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 6.7% | 4% | 1.7× | 4,851 |
| Brake pads: wearing thin | Advisory | 2018–2020 | 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 16% | 10% | 1.5× | 1,794 |
Volkswagen T-Roc by mileage (2018–2020 cars)
The most-tested first-use years. For each mileage band: how many MOT tests, the most common item, and the item that stands out most against other cars.
| Mileage | Tests | Most common | Stands out |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) | 14,107 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (7.8%) | — |
| 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) | 28,331 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (12%) | — |
| 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 9,435 | Brake pads: wearing thin (16%) | — |
| 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 1,794 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (18%) | Shock absorbers: has light misting of oil (5%, 2.2×) |
| 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) | 375 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (18%) | Shock absorbers: has light misting of oil (7.5%, 2.8×) |
Volkswagen T-Roc by first-use year
| First used | Tests | Biggest stand-out issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 15,807 | Shock absorbers: has light misting of oil at 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) (2.5×) |
| 2019 | 21,215 | Shock absorbers: has light misting of oil at 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) (2.8×) |
| 2020 | 17,152 | Shock absorbers: has light misting of oil at 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) (2.3×) |
| 2021 | 853 | Tyres (condition): slightly damaged/cracking or perishing at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) (1.6×) |
How these numbers are made
From the DVSA anonymised MOT data for 2023: every normal MOT test of a car in Great Britain, with its mileage and every advisory and failure item. For each first-use year (pooled with the years either side) and 20,000-mile band we count the share of tests where a part was recorded, and compare it with the same share for every car of that age at that mileage. A cell is shown only with 300 or more tests. Advisories are tester notes, not failures. Figures describe UK-market cars; engines and equipment can differ in other countries.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA anonymised MOT data, 2023).
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the Volkswagen T-Roc?
In 55,064 UK MOT tests of the Volkswagen T-Roc in 2023, the problem that most sets it apart from other cars is shock absorbers (light misting of oil): recorded on 7.5% of tests of 2018–2020 cars at 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km), 2.8× the rate for all cars of that age and mileage. Other stand-out issues: tyres (slightly damaged/cracking or perishing) (1.7×); brake pads (wearing thin) (1.5×). The most common reasons a Volkswagen T-Roc fails its MOT are wipers (does not clear the windscreen effectively); tyres (a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords); tyres (tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm).
Why do Volkswagen T-Rocs fail the MOT?
Across 55,064 MOT tests in 2023, the most common failure items on the Volkswagen T-Roc were wipers (does not clear the windscreen effectively) (2.2% of tests); tyres (a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords) (2.2% of tests); tyres (tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm) (2.4% of tests).
At what mileage do Volkswagen T-Roc problems start?
The clearest Volkswagen T-Roc-specific issue, shock absorbers (light misting of oil), peaks against other cars at 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) on 2018–2020 cars (7.5% of tests vs 2.7% for all cars that age).
Where does this Volkswagen T-Roc data come from?
From the UK government's anonymised MOT test data (DVSA, 2023, Open Government Licence v3.0): 55,064 tests of the Volkswagen T-Roc. VinSnap shows the same numbers for your own car's age and mileage in the app.