2020 Volkswagen T-ROC diesel: common problems and MOT failures
What MOT testers find on the diesel Volkswagen T-ROC first registered in 2020 (diesel cars only): we looked at the 3,986 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Common 2020 Volkswagen T-ROC diesel MOT failures and advisories
The share of 2020 Volkswagen T-ROC diesel MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Tyres27% of testsRough price £70–£150
At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
- Brakes15% of testsRough price £150–£350
At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
- Wipers, windscreen and mirrors4% of testsRough price £15–£250
At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.
- Seats and seatbelts4% of testsRough price £80–£250
At the viewing: Pull each seatbelt sharply. It should lock, and retract cleanly.
- Lights and electrics2% of testsRough price £10–£80
At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
- Suspension2% of testsRough price £120–£400
At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.
Known faults on the 2020 Volkswagen T-ROC diesel
Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.
- Diesel
Cambelt due (diesel)
The diesel’s cambelt is due every five years or 130,000 miles.
At the viewing: Ask for an invoice if it’s due.
Source: Auto Express: used Volkswagen T-Roc (Mk1, 2017 on) review
Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2020 Volkswagen T-ROC diesel
Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.
- Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?
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Other years
Every year of the Volkswagen T-ROC compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2025 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2024 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2023 | 1,617 | Tyres 14% |
| 2022 | 18,137 | Tyres 21% |
| 2021 | 42,543 | Tyres 23% |
| 2019 | 62,170 | Tyres 27% |
| 2018 | 46,739 | Tyres 28% |
| 2017 | – | Too few tests |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, counting the MOTs of Volkswagen T-ROC cars first registered in 2020. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score