2020 Volkswagen T-ROC 1.0L Petrol · CA69 AXV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive rather than proactive care. The latest test in November 2025 at 54,159 miles resulted in a pass following a failure just one mile prior. While the car passed, the history reveals a recurring pattern of allowing consumable components, specifically tyres and brakes, to reach the point of failure. This suggests the previous owner only addressed mechanical issues when they became a legal liability, rather than performing scheduled preventative maintenance. The mileage progression is consistent with a six-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,000 miles per year. Between November 2023 and November 2024, the car covered 14,473 miles, followed by another 13,805 miles in the following year up to the November 2025 test. This steady accumulation indicates typical usage, which explains the accelerated wear on the braking system and suspension components. The clean record from November 2023 at 25,881 miles indicates the vehicle was once in much better condition, but the subsequent frequency of failures has increased as the mileage has climbed. A buyer must perform a close inspection of the rear suspension trailing arms. The November 2025 test flagged worn bushes on both the nearside and offside, and while these did not cause a failure then, rubber components are prone to further degradation and noise. The braking system also requires scrutiny. The November 2025 failure for pitted front discs and thin pads, combined with the 2024 advisory for thin rear pads, indicates the entire braking assembly may be nearing the end of its service life or has been poorly maintained. The condition of the tyres is another area of concern. The November 2025 record noted cracking and perishing on the inner rear tyres, which often results from periods of sitting or age despite relatively low mileage. Given that the front tyres failed for being below the legal 1.6mm limit in the same test, the buyer should check for uneven wear patterns that might indicate alignment issues. Verifying the depth of all four tyres is essential to ensure the owner actually replaced the faulty parts flagged during the last MOT failure.