Volkswagen T-Roc Active Tsi Evo
From 3,277 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer T-Roc Active Tsi Evos fare better: 2022 models pass at 97.5% vs 91.1% for 2021.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 62 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 62 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 39 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 24 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 17 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 15 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 6 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 5 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 5 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 5 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 4 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 97.5% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2021 | 91.1% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all T-Roc Active Tsi Evos tested had between 13,556 and 28,505 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 20,639 median miles, the T-Roc Active Tsi Evo has 0.04 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Volkswagen models
| Volkswagen Golf | 79.1% |
| Volkswagen Polo | 73.8% |
| Volkswagen Transporter | 73.8% |
| Volkswagen Tiguan | 84.6% |
| Volkswagen Passat | 76.9% |
Common questions
What is the Volkswagen T-Roc Active Tsi Evo MOT pass rate?
The Volkswagen T-Roc Active Tsi Evo has a 91.7% MOT pass rate based on 3,277 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volkswagen T-Roc Active Tsi Evo?
The most common MOT failure on the Volkswagen T-Roc Active Tsi Evo is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 62 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Volkswagen T-Roc Active Tsi Evo at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volkswagen T-Roc Active Tsi Evo is 20,639 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 13,556 and 28,505 miles.
Buying a used T-Roc Active Tsi Evo?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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