2022 Volkswagen T-Roc R-Line S-A — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 3,364 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Volkswagen T-Roc R-Line S-A, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility. Its pass rate of 94.2% was above the average for cars of a similar age (91.6%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 14.0% in the 60-90k group versus 4.1% in the 0-30k group.

Pass rate

3,364

MOT tests analysed

5.8%

Fail rate

better than

vs cars of similar age

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 — 2022 Volkswagen T-Roc R-Line S-A
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Tyres	2.7%	92
2	Lighting & signalling	2.5%	83
3	Visibility	1.4%	48
4	Brakes	1.1%	37
5	Seat belts & restraints	0.7%	25
6	Suspension	0.4%	13

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 — 2022 Volkswagen T-Roc R-Line S-A
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Headlamp aim	81
2	Brake pads	39
3	Tread depth	36
4	Wipers	30
5	Individual direction indicators	25
6	Washers	22

Top advisory categories

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

Most common MOT advisories — 2022 Volkswagen T-Roc R-Line S-A
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Tyres	18.5%	623
2	Brakes	8.9%	298
3	Other defects	6.4%	216
4	Visibility	3.3%	110
5	Suspension	3.0%	100
6	Seat belts & restraints	0.2%	6

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 — 2022 T-Roc R-Line S-A
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	2,509	4.1%
30-60k	809	10.6%
60-90k	43	14.0%

What to check before buying a 2022 T-Roc R-Line S-A

Before buying a 2022 Volkswagen T-Roc R-Line S-A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 2.7% of tests for this year.

Tyres (2.7% 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 (2.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Visibility (1.4% 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-Roc R-Line S-As pass their MOT?

94.2% of the 3,364 2022 Volkswagen T-Roc R-Line S-A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 5.8% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Volkswagen T-Roc R-Line S-A?

Tyres, recorded in 2.7% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (2.5%).

Does the 2022 T-Roc R-Line S-A get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.1% in the 0-30k band to 14.0% in the 60-90k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 3,364 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.