Volkswagen T-Roc statistics

• Licensed in Great Britain 164,314 +16.3% on a year earlier
• Declared SORN 684 Off the road, not taxed
• MOT first-time pass rate, 2025 90.7% Cars of the same ages 86.1%
• Rank by number licensed No. 49 of 1,159 models we cover
• Licensed count At its peak highest since 2017
• Average annual mileage 7,788 miles a year

How many Volkswagen T-Rocs are left in Great Britain?

There were 164,314 Volkswagen T-Rocs licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 684 declared off the road (SORN). That is the most on the road at any year end since 2017.

Volkswagen T-Roc MOT reliability

In 2025, 90.7% of Volkswagen T-Roc MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Volkswagen T-Rocs tested pass 86.1% of the time, so the Volkswagen T-Roc does better than average for its age, by 4.6 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 91.0%.

Volkswagen T-Roc MOT failures

Tyres is the most common reason a Volkswagen T-Roc fails its MOT, appearing on 44.5% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 3.6% of Volkswagen T-Roc tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.

Most common Volkswagen T-Roc MOT defects and advisories

The single most common reason a Volkswagen T-Roc failed its MOT in 2025 was “Tyres: cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords”, on 17.9% of 8,631 failed tests. 36.5% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.

Volkswagen T-Roc by year

5 years of the Volkswagen T-Roc, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left. Against all cars of the same age, the 2018 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (89.1% passed first time) and the 2022 cars worst (91.4%).

Volkswagen T-Roc engine sizes and fuel types

Of the 164,904 Volkswagen T-Rocs licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 62.4% have an engine of 1,401cc to 1,500cc, and 22.8% have an engine of 901cc to 1,000cc. The share with an engine of 1,401cc to 1,500cc has grown from 42.9% in 2018 to 62.4%. Diesels made up 15.6% of those licensed in 2018 and 10.5% in 2025.

United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.

Volkswagen T-Roc fuel economy and CO2

The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Volkswagen T-Roc from 2018, and still lists it. On the WLTP test (listings 2025 to 2026), official combined fuel economy for its petrol and diesel versions ranges from 32.1 to 56.5 mpg, with CO2 of 130 to 199 g/km. On the older NEDC test (listings 2018), official combined fuel economy for its petrol and diesel versions ranges from 41.5 to 64.2 mpg, with CO2 of 115 to 155 g/km.

Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated 15 Sept 2026

• Official figures from laboratory type-approval tests. VCA says they may not be achieved in real-world driving, and should not be used to rank cars with similar figures.
• NEDC figures (in VCA’s data until September 2018) and WLTP figures (from the 2019 guide) come from different tests, so they are shown separately and should not be compared.
• VCA’s data has no Volkswagen versions for 2019 to 2024, so the years listed may leave out years the Volkswagen T-Roc was on sale.
• Engine sizes are rounded to the nearest 0.1 litre. A version is one line in VCA’s data (description, gearbox, engine and fuel), counted once however many years it was listed. Matched from VCA’s model names “T-Roc”, “T-Roc Cabriolet”. How we use VCA’s figures.

Volkswagen T-Roc safety recalls

DVSA lists 9 safety recalls for the Volkswagen T-Roc since 1992, the first in 2018. The most recent was launched on 23 July 2025.

All 9 Volkswagen T-Roc recalls, with defects, remedies and build dates

A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Volkswagen T-Roc. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated 15 Sept 2026

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