Volkswagen T Roc (2020)
2020 Volkswagen T Roc
CarHunch analysed 13,007 real MOT records for the 2020 Volkswagen T Roc. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2020 T-Roc is a strong performer, with a 93% first-time pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%, and a low 9.6% rate of dangerous defects suggests these are generally safe, well-maintained cars. Petrol versions edge ahead at 93.3% passing versus 90.2% for diesel, though both are genuinely reliable.
At 28,715 miles median, these T-Rocs are running relatively light for their age, which explains the minimal failure rate of 0.27 per vehicle—most issues caught are minor advisories around wear items like wipers and pads. If you're buying one, check the service history carefully even though the stats are in your favour, and budget for routine consumables rather than structural repairs.
Petrol vs Diesel
Pass rate difference of 3.1 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.
What to check before buying a 2020 Volkswagen T Roc
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 (90%) | 11,657 | 93.3% | 0.28 |
| Diesel (10%) | 1,348 | 90.2% | 0.25 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2020 Volkswagen T Roc 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 vehicles fall between 21,446 and 37,231 miles.
2020 Volkswagen T Roc — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 12,614 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% 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
Most Common MOT Issues — 2020 Volkswagen T Roc
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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27%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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26.4%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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20.2%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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18.2%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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17.9%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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10.7%
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
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7.3%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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6.7%
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2020. Counts include advisories and failures.
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