2021 Volkswagen T-Roc Evo S-A — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 9,921 MOT tests analysed for the 2021 Volkswagen T-Roc Evo S-A, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility. Its pass rate of 94.7% was above the average for cars of a similar age (91.2%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 10.7% in the 60-90k group versus 4.0% in the 0-30k group.

Pass rate

9,921

MOT tests analysed

5.3%

Fail rate

better than

vs cars of similar age

3.5

Avg age at test (yrs)

How it compares

Fail rate for this model-year against the segment and national averages for cars of a similar age.

Top failure categories

Most common MOT failure areas — 2021 Volkswagen T-Roc Evo S-A
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Tyres	3.2%	321
2	Lighting & signalling	1.3%	131
3	Visibility	1.2%	121
4	Brakes	1.0%	96
5	Seat belts & restraints	0.6%	60
6	Suspension	0.2%	22

Percentage of tests with at least one failure recorded in each category.

Most common specific failures

The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.

Most frequently recorded failure items — 2021 Volkswagen T-Roc Evo S-A
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Tread depth	137
2	Headlamp aim	129
3	Brake pads	98
4	Wipers	75
5	Washers	50
6	Registration plates	24

Top advisory categories

Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.

Most common MOT advisories — 2021 Volkswagen T-Roc Evo S-A
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Tyres	17.1%	1,698
2	Brakes	8.2%	817
3	Other defects	6.2%	612
4	Suspension	2.5%	245
5	Visibility	2.4%	240
6	Lighting & signalling	0.2%	18

Failure rate by mileage

Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.

MOT fail rate by recorded mileage band.

Fail rate by recorded mileage — 2021 T-Roc Evo S-A
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	6,545	4.0%
30-60k	3,151	7.5%
60-90k	205	10.7%

Failure rate by age

How this model-year's MOT fail rate climbs as the cars get older.

By fuel type

Fail rate by fuel type — 2021 T-Roc Evo S-A
Fuel	Tests	Fail rate
Petrol	9,799	5.2%
Diesel	120	12.5%

Trend over time

Fail rate by dataset year — 2021 T-Roc Evo S-A
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2023	171	3.5%
2024	4,993	5.5%
2025	4,756	5.1%

What to check before buying a 2021 T-Roc Evo S-A

Before buying a 2021 Volkswagen T-Roc Evo S-A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 3.2% of tests for this year.

Tyres (3.2% 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 (1.3% 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 Evo S-As pass their MOT?

94.7% of the 9,921 2021 Volkswagen T-Roc Evo S-A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 5.3% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Volkswagen T-Roc Evo S-A?

Tyres, recorded in 3.2% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (1.3%).

Does the 2021 T-Roc Evo S-A get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.0% in the 0-30k band to 10.7% in the 60-90k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 9,921 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.