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

Across 6,341 MOT tests analysed for the 2021 Volkswagen T-Roc R-Line Evo S-A, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and brakes. Its pass rate of 93.7% was above the average for cars of a similar age (91.2%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 11.2% in the 60-90k group versus 5.4% in the 0-30k group.

Pass rate

6,341

MOT tests analysed

6.3%

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 R-Line Evo S-A
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Tyres	4.5%	284
2	Visibility	0.8%	53
3	Brakes	0.8%	53
4	Lighting & signalling	0.8%	50
5	Seat belts & restraints	0.4%	25
6	Suspension	0.2%	14

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 R-Line Evo S-A
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Headlamp aim	50
2	Brake pads	48
3	Tread depth	45
4	Wipers	43
5	Registration plates	18
6	Washers	17

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 R-Line Evo S-A
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Tyres	22.7%	1,440
2	Brakes	10.3%	651
3	Other defects	5.6%	357
4	Visibility	3.0%	189
5	Suspension	2.7%	171
6	Road wheels	0.9%	58

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 R-Line Evo S-A
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	4,061	5.4%
30-60k	2,146	7.6%
60-90k	116	11.2%

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 R-Line Evo S-A
Fuel	Tests	Fail rate
Petrol	5,836	6.4%
Diesel	505	5.3%

Trend over time

Fail rate by dataset year — 2021 T-Roc R-Line Evo S-A
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2023	109	6.4%
2024	3,089	6.3%
2025	3,142	6.3%

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

Before buying a 2021 Volkswagen T-Roc R-Line Evo S-A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 4.5% of tests for this year.

Tyres (4.5% 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.
Visibility (0.8% 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 (0.8% 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 2021 Volkswagen T-Roc R-Line Evo S-As pass their MOT?

93.7% of the 6,341 2021 Volkswagen T-Roc R-Line Evo S-A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 6.3% fail rate.

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

Tyres, recorded in 4.5% of tests, followed by visibility (0.8%).

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

Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.4% in the 0-30k band to 11.2% in the 60-90k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 6,341 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.