2021 Volkswagen T-ROC SEL TSI EVO S-A 1.5L Petrol · GY71 NJX

A clean DVSA record accompanies this 2021 Volkswagen T-Roc, with no advisories or component-level failures logged at either of its recorded tests, the most recent being a pass issued on 10 April 2026 alongside a same-day failure entry that also carries no recorded defects, which typically reflects an administrative re-test scenario rather than a mechanical concern. The trajectory is therefore one of stable roadworthiness with no documented wear patterns against which to gauge deterioration, leaving a prospective buyer reliant on physical inspection rather than the test history alone. Given that no components have ever been flagged, there is no negative trend to extrapolate, but equally there is no evidence on file of how suspension, braking, or underbody components have worn since the vehicle entered service. Mileage of 32,661 recorded against a five-year age profile equates to an annual accumulation of roughly 6,500 miles, which sits squarely within typical parameters for a vehicle of this type and suggests steady rather than punishing use. The gap between the November 2024 test and the April 2026 retest represents a sixteen-month interval during which an additional approximately 5,000 miles were covered, consistent with regular daily motoring rather than extended standing periods. At this rate of accumulation, mechanical wear on consumables such as brake pads, discs, tyres, and drive belts will be moderate rather than acute, and the DSG automatic gearbox and 1.5-litre TSI engine should remain well within their expected service intervals, though the latter is known for occasional timing chain tensioner concerns on earlier production runs that would warrant specific verification regardless of mileage. The relatively modest annual mileage does, however, mean that short journeys are likely to dominate, which can accelerate oil contamination and moisture accumulation in the engine and gearbox lubricants if service intervals are stretched. With no advisories on record, the inspection focus shifts to the common wear points on a T-Roc of this vintage, particularly the rear axle suspension bushes and coil springs, both of which are known to deteriorate and produce audible clonks over speed humps and uneven road surfaces. A test drive should include low-speed manoeuvring with the windows down to listen for any knocking from the rear suspension, and a firm brake application from around 30 mph to check for pedal judder or pulling that would suggest warped front discs, a known issue on this platform under mixed driving conditions. Steering response should remain precise and free of vagueness around the straight-ahead position, as worn front lower wishbone bushes or anti-roll bar drop links can introduce play that is not always apparent during light parking turns. Finally, a thorough underbody inspection is advisable to confirm the absence of corrosion on subframe mounting points, brake pipes, and fuel lines, given that the clean MOT record provides no reassurance on these structurally critical areas.