2018 Volkswagen T-ROC 1.5L Petrol · DS18 WHA
2018 Volkswagen T-ROC (1.5L, petrol). First registered 18/05/2018. Recorded mileage 83,390 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/07/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN T-ROC
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Shrewsbury
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/06/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/07/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 83,390 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 1498cc
DS18 WHA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 29/06/2026
- 83,390 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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.
DS18 WHA Mileage History
- 01/03/202319,405 mi
- 09/05/202429,397 mi+9,992 mi
- 10/05/202429,397 mi
- 14/06/202554,756 mi+25,359 mi
- 29/06/202683,390 mi+28,634 mi
Average of roughly 19,221 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DS18 WHA 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 (DS18 WHA) between March 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 June 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Rear reflector missing bumper reflector (4.8.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))”.
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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