2022 Volkswagen T-ROC Active TSI EVO 1.0L Petrol · GF71 SYR

The 2022 Volkswagen T-Roc Active TSI EVO presents a stable maintenance trend, with its most recent MOT conducted on 16 January 2026 at 35,255 miles resulting in a pass. The tester flagged four minor advisories relating to front brake wear, but no dangerous or major defects. This indicates the vehicle has remained roadworthy throughout its life, though the latest test reveals emerging consumable wear that warrants attention. The mileage accumulation of approximately 8,814 miles per year over four years is typical for a vehicle of this age and suggests regular, consistent use rather than prolonged standing or excessively high annual mileage. The gap between the January 2025 test at 26,962 miles and the January 2026 test at 35,255 miles represents 8,293 miles over twelve months, which aligns with the average annual pattern and shows no unusual spikes or suspiciously low accumulation. The MOT record is sparse with only two entries, but both are annual tests at roughly consistent intervals, indicating the previous owner complied with legal requirements. The January 2026 advisories centre entirely on the front braking system. Both nearside and offside front brake discs were noted as worn, though not excessively, and both sets of front brake pads were flagged as wearing thin. These are consumable items subject to normal degradation, and the fact that no such advisories appeared in the January 2025 test suggests this wear has developed over the most recent 8,293 miles. A buyer should inspect the remaining pad material thickness and disc lip measurements in person, and verify whether the rear brakes have been serviced, given the front-end bias in wear patterns. The absence of suspension, structural corrosion, or emissions defects across both tests is encouraging, but a physical underbody inspection remains prudent to confirm no hidden corrosion has developed beneath the vehicle since the last examination.