2018 Volkswagen T-ROC 1.5L Petrol · C27 RAC
2018 Volkswagen T-ROC (1.5L, petrol). First registered 14 Dec 2018. Recorded mileage 49,909 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN T-ROC
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 49,909 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C27 RAC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2026
- 49,909 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C27 RAC 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 (C27 RAC) between December 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
C27 RAC Mileage History
- 08/12/202227,849 mi
- 27/11/202333,261 mi+5,412 mi
- 30/07/202436,143 mi+2,882 mi
- 14/07/202542,155 mi+6,012 mi
- 02/07/202649,909 mi+7,754 mi
Average of roughly 6,188 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volkswagen Volkswagen T-Roc Mk1 (A1)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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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- 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 LeakModerate
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 WearSerious
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