2021 Volkswagen T-ROC Active TSI EVO 1.5L Petrol · X141 AHU

The DVSA record for this 2021 Volkswagen T-Roc presents a brief but largely untroubled roadworthiness history across the two post-warranty tests captured on file. The most recent assessment on 28 October 2025 was a pass, with a single advisory recorded against the offside rear tyre, which was noted as worn close to the legal limit and worn on its edge. Prior to that, the test on 11 October 2024 returned a clean pass with no advisories or defects recorded. Across both examinations there are no failures, no structural or corrosion advisories, and no flagged items relating to braking, suspension, steering, exhaust emissions, or lighting. The mechanical story conveyed by the file is one of consistent roadworthiness compliance, with only one minor wear item raised in the most recent test, though the short history provides limited evidence from which to draw long-term conclusions. Recorded mileage stands at 45,494 miles over approximately five years of age, equating to an annual accumulation of around 9,099 miles per year. This rate is broadly typical for a vehicle of this age and class, suggesting neither prolonged periods off the road nor particularly intensive use. The two recorded tests in October 2024 and October 2025 sit roughly twelve months apart, consistent with annual testing cadence, and there are no extended gaps in the record that would indicate a lay-up period. Given that this is a petrol TSI EVO unit, the mileage profile points to regular rather than sporadic operation, which generally supports consistent fluid circulation, battery health, and component lubrication, while placing moderate but not excessive demand on the braking system, tyres, and suspension components. The only specific component flagged in the advisory history is the offside rear tyre, which was reported as both close to the legal tread limit and exhibiting edge wear. Edge wear on a rear tyre can stem from a number of causes, including incorrect inflation pressure, alignment geometry deviation, or camber issues at the rear axle. On a test drive, the buyer should listen for any humming or drone that intensifies with speed, which may indicate uneven tread wear, and should pay particular attention to whether the vehicle tracks straight without steering pull, as a persistent drift could point toward misalignment that would also accelerate wear on other tyres. It is also worth checking that all four tyres are of matching brand, size, and tread pattern, as mixing can affect handling and exacerbate uneven wear. A physical inspection of the offside rear wheel arch and surrounding suspension components for any signs of rubbing or contact marks would be prudent. Beyond the advisory, the clean 2024 test suggests the braking system, suspension linkages, coil springs, exhaust, and underbody structure were free of significant defect at that point. Given the vehicle's age and the nature of the recorded advisory, a prospective buyer should still carry out a thorough pre-purchase inspection, paying close attention to the rear axle alignment, the condition of the rear brake discs and pads, and the operation of the electronic parking brake. Any knocking or clonking over uneven road surfaces would warrant further investigation of the rear suspension bushes and dampers, while a pulling sensation under braking could indicate a binding rear caliper, a known wear item on vehicles of this age. Confirming that no warning lights are illuminated on the dashboard and that the vehicle's timing chain service interval has been observed would also be advisable given the TSI EVO powertrain.