2021 Volkswagen T-Roc Evo — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 7,629 MOT tests analysed for the 2021 Volkswagen T-Roc Evo, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility. Its pass rate of 94.2% was above the average for cars of a similar age (91.2%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 10.0% in the 60-90k group versus 4.5% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.7% | 282 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 1.4% | 108 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.2% | 94 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.2% | 94 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.4% | 29 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.3% | 25 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth | 115 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 109 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 89 |
| 4 | Wipers | 77 |
| 5 | Washers | 31 |
| 6 | Shock absorbers | 18 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 19.7% | 1,502 |
| 2 | Brakes | 10.1% | 772 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.5% | 497 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.8% | 216 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.6% | 201 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.2% | 14 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 4,621 | 4.5% |
| 30-60k | 2,785 | 7.7% |
| 60-90k | 201 | 10.0% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 7,331 | 5.8% |
| Diesel | 298 | 7.7% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 94 | 2.1% |
| 2024 | 3,772 | 6.0% |
| 2025 | 3,761 | 5.7% |
What to check before buying a 2021 T-Roc Evo
Before buying a 2021 Volkswagen T-Roc Evo, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 3.7% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (3.7% 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 (1.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (1.2% 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 2021 Volkswagen T-Roc Evos pass their MOT?
94.2% of the 7,629 2021 Volkswagen T-Roc Evo MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 5.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Volkswagen T-Roc Evo?
Tyres, recorded in 3.7% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (1.4%).
Does the 2021 T-Roc Evo get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.5% in the 0-30k band to 10.0% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 7,629 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.