2020 Skoda Karoq 1.5L Petrol · AM56 ALL

A clean bill of roadworthiness is the defining feature of this 2020 SKODA KAROQ across all five recorded DVSA tests, with the most recent examination on 23 January 2026 concluding with a pass and zero defects recorded. The trend is consistently strong, with passes recorded in mid-2023, late 2023, mid-2024, early 2025, and early 2026, and only a single test in that sequence carrying any advisories at all. The June 2024 pass noted the nearside and offside rear tyres as worn close to the legal limit and worn on the edge, alongside a minor advisory about items removed from the driver's view prior to test, but both tyre items were subsequently addressed given the clean results in 2025 and 2026. There are no advisories relating to corrosion, suspension wear, brake components, exhaust integrity, fluid leaks, or structural concerns anywhere in the documented history, which is the sort of MOT profile that gives confidence in the underlying mechanical condition of a six-year-old Karoq. With 50,286 miles recorded on a 2020 vehicle, the annual accumulation works out to roughly 8,381 miles per year, which sits comfortably within typical usage parameters for a family SUV of this age. There are no extended gaps between tests suggesting long periods off the road, and no rapid mileage surges between examinations that might indicate an unusually high-stress usage pattern such as heavy towing or long-distance commuting. The MOT records show tests spaced at intervals consistent with steady, regular use, which is generally favourable for components like the timing chain, dual-clutch gearbox mechatronics, turbocharger, and diesel particulate filter if applicable, as these parts benefit from regular running rather than sporadic short journeys. The mileage also aligns broadly with what one would expect for the major service intervals on a Karoq, meaning the timing belt or chain replacement schedule, brake fluid change, and coolant change should all be due or recently completed based on the odometer reading. Given that the only historical advisories relate to rear tyre wear, a prospective buyer should pay close attention to the current set of tyres on all four corners rather than just the rears. Edge wear on the rears can sometimes suggest alignment issues, particularly at the rear axle, so it is worth checking whether a four-wheel alignment has been carried out since the 2024 advisory. On a test drive, listen for any humming or drone from the rear tyres that changes with speed, and inspect the sidewalls for uneven scuffing or feathering. The Karoq's rear suspension uses a torsion beam setup on most variants, so it is worth pressing down firmly on each rear corner and releasing to confirm there are no clonks, squeaks, or excessive vertical movement that would indicate worn bushes or shock absorber failure. Likewise, cornering hard over speed bumps should not produce any knocking from the rear, as that would point to degraded trailing arm bushings. For the rest of the vehicle, the absence of any brake, exhaust, or corrosion advisories is encouraging, but the brakes and undercarriage still warrant a hands-on inspection given the mileage. With over 50,000 miles covered, the front brake discs and pads are likely approaching their second or third set, so feel for any judder through the steering wheel under firm braking, which would indicate disc warp, and listen for any grinding or metallic squeal that might suggest pads running low. The handbrake should hold the vehicle firmly on a moderate incline without creeping. Under the bonnet, check for any oil seepage around the cam chain area, coolant residue at the water pump or thermostat housing, and ensure the coolant and oil are at their correct levels and in clean condition. Finally, a scan for any warning lights on the dashboard, particularly for the DSG gearbox, AdBlue system, or emissions control, would round off a sensible pre-purchase evaluation of this otherwise well-documented Karoq.