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MOT reliability

Volkswagen T-roc life tdi

208 vehicles · 66 completed MOT tests analysed
91%
MOT pass rate

Based on 208 Volkswagen T-roc life tdi vehicles and 66 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen T-roc life tdi has an overall 91% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 46,589 miles.

208
Vehicles
66
MOT tests
15,375
Avg miles / year
0.8
Faults per test
8%
Dangerous-fault share

Volkswagen T-roc life tdi problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen T-roc life tdi MOT tests:

  • Tyres, wheels & suspension73%
  • Brakes18%
  • Other4%
  • Seatbelts & equipment2%
  • Body & structure2%
  • Lamps & electrical2%
  • Visibility2%

Volkswagen T-roc life tdi pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
22100%
36290%
42100%

Fuel types: Diesel (208)

Most common Volkswagen T-roc life tdi MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen T-roc life tdi MOT tests:

  1. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (6 times)
  2. Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (6 times)
  3. Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (4 times)
  4. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
  5. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
  6. slight damage to undertray (2 times)
  7. Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) (2 times)
  8. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)
  9. Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  10. Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended centre rear seatbelt has stopper incorrectly fitted not allowing use of seatbelt. (7.1.2 (c)) (1 times)
  11. Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread deep enough to cause puncture. (5.2.3 (d) (i)) (1 times)
  12. Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i)) (1 times)
  13. Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) (1 times)
  14. Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  15. Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (e)) (1 times)

Volkswagen T-roc life tdi pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2023 33 37 86% 40,501
2022 27 30 97% 53,805

Volkswagen T-roc life tdi reliability FAQ

Across 208 Volkswagen T-roc life tdi vehicles in our MOT data, 91% pass the MOT (a 9% failure rate), with about 0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Volkswagen T-roc life tdi MOT issues are: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)); Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)).

The typical Volkswagen T-roc life tdi in our data has covered around 46,589 miles.

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