2022 Volkswagen T-ROC diesel: common problems and MOT failures

What goes wrong more than usual on a 2022 Volkswagen T-ROC diesel?

Parts flagged at MOT more often on the 2022 Volkswagen T-ROC diesel than on all cars registered in 2022.

• Brake pads2.1× usual
  Volkswagen T-ROC

  9.5% All 2022 cars

  4.5%

  Failed outright at MOT: 1.2%, against 0.8% of all 2022 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £75–£175 (one axle) ClickMechanic

  At the viewing: Listen for squealing or grinding when braking, and look through the wheel at how much pad is left.

• Shock absorbers2.5× usual
  Volkswagen T-ROC

  3% All 2022 cars

  1.2%

  Failed outright at MOT: 0.1%, against 0.2% of all 2022 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £200–£300 (pair, average rear to front) ClickMechanic

  At the viewing: Push down hard on each corner. It should bounce once and settle. Look for oil on the shock absorber body.

Common 2022 Volkswagen T-ROC diesel MOT failures and advisories

The share of 2022 Volkswagen T-ROC diesel MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

• Tyres
  24% 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.

• Brakes
  14% 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 mirrors
  4% of testsRough price £15–£250

  At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.

• Suspension
  3% 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.

• Seats and seatbelts
  3% of testsRough price £80–£250

  At the viewing: Pull each seatbelt sharply. It should lock, and retract cleanly.

• Lights and electrics
  2% of testsRough price £10–£80

  At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.

Known faults on the 2022 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.

• Cambelt due (diesel)

  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 2022 Volkswagen T-ROC diesel

Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.

1. Any recent work on the brake pads? (Flagged at MOT 2.1× as often on the 2022 Volkswagen T-ROC diesel as on other cars the same age.)
2. Any recent work on the shock absorbers? (Flagged at MOT 2.5× as often on the 2022 Volkswagen T-ROC diesel as on other cars the same age.)
3. Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?