2020 Volkswagen T-Roc · 31,695 MOT tests
2020 Volkswagen T-Roc reliability
2020 Volkswagen T-Rocs fail 7.6% of first MOT tests, 39% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 4 T-Roc years (31,695 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen T-Rocs: 9%)
- 7.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen T-Rocs: 9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 39% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 28,371
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 31,695
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 38% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- 2021 cars: 34% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 66% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 Volkswagen T-Roc
Fail rate by area
- Tyres3.7%
- Lights and electrics1.2%
- Brakes1.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.6%
- Seat belts and airbags0.5%
- Number plates and VIN0.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.07%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.84%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.5%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 0.38%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.36%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.27%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (7.03%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.64%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.32%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (1.99%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (1.97%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.45%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2020 Volkswagen T-Roc reliable?
2020 Volkswagen T-Rocs fail 7.6% of first MOT tests, 39% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 4 T-Roc years (31,695 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Volkswagen T-Roc MOT?
Most often tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.07% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (0.84% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (0.5% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Volkswagen T-Roc have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Volkswagen T-Roc shows 28,371 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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