Volkswagen T-Roc
Registered from 2017 to 2026.
About this model
The Volkswagen T-Roc is a subcompact crossover SUV manufactured by German automaker Volkswagen. It was unveiled at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show, and launched in November 2017. It is based on the Volkswagen Group MQB A1 platform, and generally has been considered as the SUV equivalent of the C-segment Golf. It is positioned between the Tiguan and the slightly smaller T-Cross, while being approximately the same size as the less expensive Taigo.
From the Wikipedia article Volkswagen T-Roc, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 2020 1.5 petrol. 527 of 10,692 tests failed, 5%.
Better than 86% of 2020 cars. The typical one fails 8%, across 906 models with enough tests behind them to say.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres and wheels | 66% | 347 |
| Seat belts and airbags | 10% | 52 |
| Brakes | 9% | 45 |
| Exhaust and emissions | 9% | 45 |
| Visibility | 8% | 42 |
| Lights and electrics | 6% | 33 |
The defects inspectors cite
- A tyre seriously damaged
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre cords visible or damaged
- Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction
- Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
- Seat belt not functioning as intended or of an incorrect type
Where it stands out against its peers
- Seat belts and airbags: failed more often than 92% of 2020 cars — 10% of its 527 failed tests, where an ordinary 2020 car has 2%.
Same model year only, at least 30 peer cars, zeros included. Every car has a worst part; this shows which, and how far from ordinary it is. A high share means more to check, not a verdict.
NHTSA's investigations are American; no European regulator publishes an equivalent record, so this section has nothing to draw on for a European car. There is no European equivalent of the service-bulletin register either.
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Tyres and wheels — 66% of its failures
- A tyre seriously damaged
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre cords visible or damaged
- Brakes — 9% of its failures
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- Exhaust and emissions — 9% of its failures
- Lights and electrics — 6% of its failures
- Seat belts and airbags — 10% of its failures
- Seat belt not functioning as intended or of an incorrect type
- Seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended
- Visibility — 8% of its failures
- Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
When it starts failing
At 60–80k miles this one fails 12% of its inspections, against the 14% an ordinary car of the same age fails.
| Odometer | Failure rate | Rate | Its age | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–20k miles | 3% | 5% | 5,012 | |
| 20–40k miles | 6% | 10% | 4,993 | |
| 40–60k miles | 9% | 13% | 600 | |
| 60–80k miles | 12% | 14% | 66 |
10,671 British inspections, grouped by the odometer reading recorded at the test.
Half of these have more than 20k miles on them. That is how far people drive this car, not how long it lasts.
Specification
| Year | Measured |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1.5 petrol · 148 hp · 1352 kg · 2590 mm wheelbase · 6.5 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 1.5 petrol · 148 hp · 1350 kg · 2590 mm wheelbase · 6.3 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 1.5 petrol · 148 hp · 1404 kg · 2592 mm wheelbase · 7.2 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2018 | 1.5 petrol · 148 hp · 1348 kg · 2590 mm wheelbase · 6.6 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2017 | 1.5 petrol · 148 hp · 1330 kg · 2590 mm wheelbase · 5.1 L/100km (NEDC) |
Recalls
Filed by the manufacturer with a regulator. A recall is repaired free of charge, whoever owns the car now.
A12/00584/22
The engine covers installed on affected vehicles could detach from their fixings depending on the conditions of use (e.g. very sporty driving, or poor road surfaces) and their age. A loose engine cover could come into contact with the hot area of the exhaust gas turbocharger, increasing the risk of burns or fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of Motor Vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicle.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/01677/23
Two rear left wheel bearing housings may be defective. They can fail and affect the stability of the vehicle, increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
SR/00799/26
The tie rod may not have been properly screwed to the wheel bearing housing. As a result, the steering function may be impaired and fail which can lead to a risk of accident and injury. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users