2021 Volkswagen T-Roc · 9,136 MOT tests
2021 Volkswagen T-Roc reliability
2021 Volkswagen T-Rocs fail 7.7% of first MOT tests, 34% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 4 T-Roc years (9,136 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen T-Rocs: 9%)
- 7.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen T-Rocs: 9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 34% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 25,694
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 9,136
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2021 against the years either side
- 2020 cars: 39% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2021 car does worse)
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 53% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2021 car carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
Common problems
What fails on a 2021 Volkswagen T-Roc
Fail rate by area
- Tyres3.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.5%
- Lights and electrics1.3%
- Brakes0.9%
- Seat belts and airbags0.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.3%
- Number plates and VIN0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.93%
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 0.77%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 0.47%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.39%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 0.33%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Headlamp aim set too low 0.2%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (5.16%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.4%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.76%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (1.35%) · Tyre has a shallow cut (1.15%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.12%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2021 Volkswagen T-Roc reliable?
2021 Volkswagen T-Rocs fail 7.7% of first MOT tests, 34% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 4 T-Roc years (9,136 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2021 Volkswagen T-Roc MOT?
Most often tyre cut reaching ply or cords (0.93% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (0.77% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (0.47% of tests).
How many miles should a 2021 Volkswagen T-Roc have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2021 Volkswagen T-Roc shows 25,694 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2021 car?
A car first registered in 2021 carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
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