2022 Volkswagen T-Roc Evo S-A — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 515 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Volkswagen T-Roc Evo S-A, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility. Its pass rate of 95.2% was above the average for cars of a similar age (92.0%).

Pass rate

515

MOT tests analysed

4.9%

Fail rate

better than

vs cars of similar age

2.8

Avg age at test (yrs)

How it compares

Fail rate for this model-year against the segment and national averages for cars of a similar age.

Top failure categories

Most common MOT failure areas — 2022 Volkswagen T-Roc Evo S-A
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Tyres	3.5%	18
2	Lighting & signalling	1.8%	9
3	Visibility	0.8%	4
4	Brakes	0.6%	3
5	Emissions & environmental	0.4%	2
6	Seat belts & restraints	0.2%	1

Percentage of tests with at least one failure recorded in each category.

Most common specific failures

The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.

Most frequently recorded failure items — 2022 Volkswagen T-Roc Evo S-A
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Tread depth	11
2	Headlamp aim	10
3	Washers	4
4	Shock absorbers	2
5	Brake pads	2
6	Daytime running lamps	2

Top advisory categories

Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.

Most common MOT advisories — 2022 Volkswagen T-Roc Evo S-A
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Tyres	14.8%	76
2	Brakes	7.8%	40
3	Other defects	6.0%	31
4	Visibility	2.7%	14
5	Suspension	0.8%	4

Failure rate by mileage

Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.

MOT fail rate by recorded mileage band.

Fail rate by recorded mileage — 2022 T-Roc Evo S-A
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	374	4.3%
30-60k	130	5.4%

Failure rate by age

How this model-year's MOT fail rate climbs as the cars get older.

Trend over time

Fail rate by dataset year — 2022 T-Roc Evo S-A
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2024	83	1.2%
2025	431	5.6%

What to check before buying a 2022 T-Roc Evo S-A

Before buying a 2022 Volkswagen T-Roc Evo S-A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 3.5% of tests for this year.

Tyres (3.5% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
Lighting & signalling (1.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Visibility (0.8% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.

Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.

Frequently asked questions

How many 2022 Volkswagen T-Roc Evo S-As pass their MOT?

95.2% of the 515 2022 Volkswagen T-Roc Evo S-A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 4.9% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Volkswagen T-Roc Evo S-A?

Tyres, recorded in 3.5% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (1.8%).

Does the 2022 T-Roc Evo S-A get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.3% in the 0-30k band to 5.4% in the 30-60k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 515 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.