2022 Volkswagen T-Roc — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2022 Volkswagen T-Roc passed 94.0% of its 19,128 recorded MOT tests. That is effectively the same as small SUVs of a similar age (6.6% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (3.5%) and lighting & signalling (2.2%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, tread depth and wipers — headlamp aim alone was recorded 438 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 4.7% in the 0-30k band and 14.8% in the 60-90k band, a 10.2-point spread — more than double.
Fuel type barely separates them — petrol fails 5.9% of the time against 6.3% for diesel.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 18.1% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.5% | 672 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 2.2% | 421 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.3% | 255 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.9% | 177 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.6% | 117 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.4% | 68 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 438 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 295 |
| 3 | Wipers | 170 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 159 |
| 5 | Washers | 113 |
| 6 | Individual direction indicators | 83 |
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 | 18.1% | 3,455 |
| 2 | Brakes | 8.0% | 1,535 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.3% | 1,201 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.8% | 532 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.1% | 407 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.2% | 30 |
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 | 14,039 | 4.7% |
| 30-60k | 4,789 | 9.3% |
| 60-90k | 270 | 14.8% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 17,790 | 5.9% |
| Diesel | 1,338 | 6.3% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 617 | 3.2% |
| 2025 | 18,500 | 6.0% |
What to check before buying a 2022 T-Roc
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 3.5% of tests. Start there.
- 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 (2.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (1.3% 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-Rocs pass their MOT?
94.0% of the 19,128 2022 Volkswagen T-Roc MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 5.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Volkswagen T-Roc?
Tyres, recorded in 3.5% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (2.2%).
Does the 2022 T-Roc get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.7% in the 0-30k band to 14.8% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 19,128 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.