Volkswagen T Roc R TSI 4motion S A (2020)
2020 Volkswagen T Roc R TSI 4motion S A
CarHunch analysed 623 real MOT records for the 2020 Volkswagen T Roc R TSI 4motion S A. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This T-Roc R is a genuinely reliable performer: a 93.2% first-time pass rate sits well clear of the 80% UK average, and only 8.3% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect—a low figure that suggests the model is fundamentally sound. The petrol engine shows no weakness, maintaining that same strong 93.2% pass rate across the cohort.
At just under 30,000 miles median mileage for a 2020, these cars have covered typical distances for their age, and they're backing that up with only 0.23 failures per vehicle on average. The 2.0 advisories per test tells you minor wear items crop up as expected, but if you're shopping for one, a full service history and a pre-purchase inspection should be your only real requirements—this model doesn't demand cautious buyer behaviour.
What to check before buying a 2020 Volkswagen T Roc R TSI 4motion S A
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 619 | 93.2% | 0.23 |
| Other (1%) | 4 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2020 Volkswagen T Roc R TSI 4motion S A vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2020 Volkswagen T Roc R TSI 4motion S A vehicles fall between 22,117 and 36,843 miles.
2020 Volkswagen T Roc R TSI 4motion S A — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 585 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 98% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2022–2025.
MOT History Averages
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