2021 Volkswagen T-ROC 1.0L Petrol · GV70 OYN

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, following a successful test in February 2026. However, the maintenance trend shows a pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. The most recent failure just one mile prior at 42,965 miles resulted from thin rear inner brake pads and worn rear brake discs. While these issues were rectified to achieve the subsequent pass, the failure indicates that the owner only addresses mechanical components when they reach failure limits rather than during scheduled servicing. The mileage profile is consistent with a five-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,600 miles per annum. The car covered 11,305 miles between the January 2024 and February 2025 tests, followed by a further 13,368 miles in the year leading up to the February 2026 test. This slight increase in annual use explains the wear observed on the braking system and tyres, but the overall mileage remains within a typical range for a modern petrol SUV of this age. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the current braking system and tyre condition. The 2025 test flagged both the nearside and offside front tyres as worn close to the legal limit and uneven on the edge, which suggests potential alignment issues or suspension bushing wear. Given the recent failure for rear brake components, it is essential to check for uneven pad wear or signs of sticking calipers to ensure the new parts were fitted correctly and that the underlying mechanical fault is not present.