Volkswagen T-Roc
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 5 model years from 96,787 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
95%
Total Tests
96,787
Highest Pass Rate
2019 (94%)
Years Covered
5
About the Volkswagen T-Roc
The Volkswagen T-Roc was MOT tested 96,787 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 5 model years (2017 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 95%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list diesel and petrol versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2019 model has the highest pass rate at 94% from 36,096 tests. The 2018 model has the lowest at 92%. With just a 2 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
Reliability Trend
The Volkswagen T-Roc has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage point.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2017) averages 28,417 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 26,585 miles.
Compared to the Volkswagen brand average of 85%, the T-Roc performs 10 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Volkswagen range.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Volkswagen T-Roc by Year
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Questions about the Volkswagen T-Roc
Is the Volkswagen T-Roc reliable?
Across its 5 model years in our data (2017 to 2021), the Volkswagen T-Roc averages a 95% MOT pass rate, from 96,787 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 13 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2019 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 94%.
Which year Volkswagen T-Roc has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2019 Volkswagen T-Roc has the highest MOT pass rate at 94%, while the 2018 model has the lowest at 92%, a 2 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
Are newer Volkswagen T-Rocs more reliable?
The Volkswagen T-Roc has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage point.
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