Common problems by part
Volkswagen T-Roc steering problems
DVSA MOT tests 2022–2025 · 78,552 MOT tests · Updated
At 3 years, 0.0 in 100 MOT tests of the Volkswagen T-Roc failed on steering, against 0.1 for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 78,552 MOT tests) [1].
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- Against all class 4 vehicles the same age: about average for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years), 13 MOT tests with a fail
- By age: seen at 5 ages from 3 to 7 years, 260,443 MOT tests
- MOT tests at 3 years: 78,552 for the Volkswagen T-Roc
Figures are for the model as a whole, not for one car.
What the MOT tests show
What we know
0.0 fails per 100 MOT tests at 3 years, against 0.1 for all class 4 vehicles tested at 3 (all test years). That is about average.
Why it matters
A steering fail stops the car passing until it is fixed.
What to check
With the engine running, turn the wheel lock to lock: listen for knocks or groans and feel for play at the straight-ahead position. On the drive the car should not wander.
Volkswagen T-Roc steering fails by age
| Age | MOT tests | Fails per 100 | All class 4 vehicles the same age |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 78,552 | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 75,426 | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| 5 | 53,730 | 0.1 | 0.3 |
| 6 | 36,834 | 0.1 | 0.5 |
| 7 | 15,901 | 0.1 | 0.8 |
All first-use years of the Volkswagen T-Roc pooled at each age, against all class 4 vehicles at that age over all 2022–2025 test years.
What fails in the steering at 3 years
Advisories (not fails)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s): 0.1 advisories per 100 MOT tests, all class 4 vehicles 0.1. Play in steering rack inner joint(s) MOT advisory
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By engine and fuel
- 1.5 petrol: 0.0 per 100 at 3 years, about average for petrol class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 45,993 MOT tests)
- 1.0 petrol: 0.0 per 100 at 3 years, about average for petrol class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 16,931 MOT tests)
How to check on a test drive
With the engine running, turn the wheel lock to lock: listen for knocks or groans and feel for play at the straight-ahead position. On the drive the car should not wander.
The most common advisory here in MOT records: Play in steering rack inner joint(s).
Check one Volkswagen T-Roc, not the average
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Steering on rival models
- Ford Puma steering problems: 0.1 per 100 MOT tests at 3 years, against 0.0 for the Volkswagen T-Roc (90,734 MOT tests)
- Nissan Juke steering problems: 0.0 per 100 MOT tests at 3 years, against 0.0 for the Volkswagen T-Roc (75,703 MOT tests)
- Vauxhall Mokka steering problems: 0.0 per 100 MOT tests at 3 years, against 0.0 for the Volkswagen T-Roc (59,257 MOT tests)
Questions people ask
Does the Volkswagen T-Roc have more steering problems than other cars?
0.0 in 100 MOT tests at 3 years, against 0.1 for all class 4 vehicles the same age: about average by our test (all test years; 78,552 MOT tests).
How common are Volkswagen T-Roc steering problems?
0.0 in 100 MOT tests at 3 years failed on steering, against 0.1 for all class 4 vehicles the same age (all test years; 78,552 MOT tests).
Sources
- Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2022 to 2025. DVSA MOT data, Open Government Licence v3.0, 260,443 MOT tests. Accessed 7 Oct 2026.
Parts: against all class 4 vehicles at the same age, all 2022–2025 test years pooled, not adjusted for mileage. Breakdowns and non-MOT faults are not in this data. How we compare