2018 Volkswagen T-ROC 1.5L Petrol · BU18 RTZ
2018 Volkswagen T-ROC (1.5L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2018. Recorded mileage 44,547 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN T-ROC
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 44,547 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 1498cc
BU18 RTZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/07/2025
- 44,547 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Known faults for Volkswagen Volkswagen T-Roc Mk1 (A1)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
BU18 RTZ Mileage History
- 24/02/202223,355 mi
- 27/07/202225,726 mi+2,371 mi
- 03/08/202331,120 mi+5,394 mi
- 31/07/202438,105 mi+6,985 mi
- 25/07/202544,547 mi+6,442 mi
Average of roughly 6,207 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BU18 RTZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Volkswagen T-Roc (BU18 RTZ) between February 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
Common Problems: VOLKSWAGEN T-ROC
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- 1.5 TSI "Kangarooing"(Moderate)
Software issue on early 1.5 TSI manual cars causing hesitation when cold.
- MQB Thermoplastic Water Pump & Thermostat Housing Coolant Leak(Moderate)
On 1.0 TSI, 1.5 TSI, and 2.0 TSI models, the plastic coolant pump module body warps from thermal cycling, resulting in slow coolant loss and pink crusty stains near the oil filter housing.
- DQ200 7-Speed Dry-Clutch DSG Shudder and Mechatronic Wear(Serious)
Front-wheel drive petrol T-Rocs fitted with the 7-speed dry-clutch DQ200 DSG can suffer clutch shudder when taking off and occasional mechatronic valve body pressure loss.
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