2019 Volkswagen T-Roc — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 89,776 MOT tests analysed for the 2019 Volkswagen T-Roc, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and brakes. Its pass rate of 93.7% was above the average for small SUVs of a similar age (91.3%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 15.1% in the 120-150k group versus 4.1% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.6% | 3,219 |
| 2 | Visibility | 1.7% | 1,523 |
| 3 | Brakes | 1.3% | 1,163 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.3% | 1,118 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.5% | 490 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.5% | 491 |
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 | 1,689 |
| 2 | Wipers | 1,258 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 1,119 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 1,019 |
| 5 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 464 |
| 6 | Washers | 450 |
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 | 22.8% | 20,494 |
| 2 | Brakes | 12.1% | 10,849 |
| 3 | Other defects | 7.0% | 6,239 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.7% | 2,385 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.3% | 2,071 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.2% | 192 |
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 | 40,758 | 4.1% |
| 30-60k | 39,971 | 7.6% |
| 60-90k | 7,830 | 10.2% |
| 90-120k | 1,033 | 12.0% |
| 120-150k | 152 | 15.1% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 58,025 | 5.6% |
| Diesel | 31,751 | 7.5% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 875 | 3.3% |
| 2022 | 22,682 | 5.0% |
| 2023 | 22,263 | 5.9% |
| 2024 | 21,859 | 6.9% |
| 2025 | 22,097 | 7.4% |
What to check before buying a 2019 T-Roc
Before buying a 2019 Volkswagen T-Roc, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 3.6% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (3.6% 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.
- Visibility (1.7% 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.
- Brakes (1.3% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
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 2019 Volkswagen T-Rocs pass their MOT?
93.7% of the 89,776 2019 Volkswagen T-Roc MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 6.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Volkswagen T-Roc?
Tyres, recorded in 3.6% of tests, followed by visibility (1.7%).
Does the 2019 T-Roc get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.1% in the 0-30k band to 15.1% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 89,776 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.