2020 Volkswagen T-ROC 1.5L Petrol · LG02 HOW
2020 Volkswagen T-ROC (1.5L, petrol). First registered 29 Jul 2020. Recorded mileage 46,329 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN T-ROC
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,329 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LG02 HOW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/01/2026
- 46,329 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LG02 HOW 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 2020 Volkswagen T-Roc (LG02 HOW) between July 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
LG02 HOW Mileage History
- 20/07/202320,969 mi
- 20/07/202320,971 mi+2 mi
- 31/01/202423,794 mi+2,823 mi
- 31/12/202435,768 mi+11,974 mi
- 09/01/202646,329 mi+10,561 mi
Average of roughly 10,244 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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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- 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 LeakModerate
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 WearSerious
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