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Volkswagen T-roc Design TSI Evo S-a Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Volkswagen T-roc Design TSI Evo S-a reliable? We analysed 1,769 real MOT tests across 692 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,769 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
92.3%
Typical Mileage
24,860mi
Annual Mileage
6,113mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Volkswagen T-roc Design TSI Evo S-a is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Volkswagen T-roc Design TSI Evo S-a.

Volkswagen T-roc Design TSI Evo S-a Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Volkswagen T-roc Design TSI Evo S-a. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Volkswagen T-roc Design TSI Evo S-a MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Volkswagen T-roc Design TSI Evo S-a to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

95.8%
2022
91.7%
2021
92.1%
2020

Volkswagen T-roc Design TSI Evo S-a Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Volkswagen T-roc Design TSI Evo S-a models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3

Volkswagen T-roc Design TSI Evo S-a Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Volkswagen T-roc Design TSI Evo S-a owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
4,031 mi/yr
Typical
6,113 mi/yr
Average
7,251 mi/yr
Heavy usage
8,739 mi/yr

Volkswagen T-roc Design TSI Evo S-a MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Volkswagen T-roc Design TSI Evo S-a year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2022 72 95.8% 14,366 22,618 34,828
2021 1,342 91.7% 17,078 24,426 32,700
2020 241 92.1% 18,663 24,962 34,380

How Long Does a Volkswagen T-roc Design TSI Evo S-a Last?

Based on 692 Volkswagen T-roc Design TSI Evo S-a vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.6 years
Median
4.0 years

Volkswagen T-roc Design TSI Evo S-a Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Volkswagen T-roc Design TSI Evo S-a MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
24,860 mi
75th Percentile
33,885 mi
95th Percentile
54,098 mi
Max Recorded
112,960 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Volkswagen T-roc Design TSI Evo S-a

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2022

95.8% MOT pass rate from 72 tests

Year to avoid
2021

91.7% MOT pass rate from 1,342 tests

The best year to buy a used Volkswagen T-roc Design TSI Evo S-a is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 95.8% across 72 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 91.7% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Volkswagen T-roc Design TSI Evo S-a Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Volkswagen T-roc Design TSI Evo S-a THIS CAR 92.3% 1,769 24,860 mi — yrs
Volkswagen Golf 74.9% 22,270,993 83,305 mi 37 yrs
Volkswagen Polo 72.9% 14,598,296 60,351 mi 35 yrs
Volkswagen Passat 73.5% 6,960,690 105,632 mi 32 yrs
Volvo / 85.7% 721 529,975 mi — yrs

Compared to the Volkswagen Golf (74.9% pass rate) and the Volkswagen Polo (72.9% pass rate), the Volkswagen T-roc Design TSI Evo S-a outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Volkswagen T-roc Design TSI Evo S-a?

The Volkswagen T-roc Design TSI Evo S-a has an overall MOT pass rate of 92.3% across 1,769 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Volkswagen T-roc Design TSI Evo S-a with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical Volkswagen T-roc Design TSI Evo S-a owner drives around 6,113 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Volkswagen T-roc Design TSI Evo S-a — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Volkswagen T-roc Design TSI Evo S-a reliable?
Based on 1,769 MOT tests, the Volkswagen T-roc Design TSI Evo S-a has a 92.3% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Volkswagen T-roc Design TSI Evo S-a?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Volkswagen T-roc Design TSI Evo S-a do per year?
The typical Volkswagen T-roc Design TSI Evo S-a does around 6,113 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Volkswagen T-roc Design TSI Evo S-a last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Volkswagen T-roc Design TSI Evo S-a?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Volkswagen T-roc Design TSI Evo S-a?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Volkswagen T-roc Design TSI Evo S-a is 2022 with a 95.8% pass rate across 72 tests.