2020 Volkswagen T-ROC 1.5L Petrol · LR20 OKG

The 2020 Volkswagen T-Roc presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, with the most recent MOT conducted on 29 May 2026 at 29,697 miles returning a completely clean pass with zero defects. This is a marked improvement over the preceding two years, where tyre-related advisories were recorded annually. The May 2026 result suggests the previous owner addressed the recurring tyre deterioration issues promptly, and no new mechanical or structural defects have emerged in the intervening period. The mileage profile tells a clear story of low annual usage. Across roughly six years of ownership, the vehicle has covered approximately 29,697 miles, averaging around 4,950 miles per year. The annual MOT readings confirm consistent but modest accumulation: 18,813 miles in June 2023, 22,884 miles in June 2024, 25,171 miles in June 2025, and 29,697 miles in May 2026. That represents roughly 2,300 to 4,500 miles added per year, with a slightly higher jump between 2025 and 2026. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes in the odometer record, and the MOT test dates fall within a normal annual cycle, indicating the vehicle has been regularly used and tested rather than sitting idle for extended periods. The recurring theme across the 2024 and 2025 MOTs was tyre condition. In June 2024 at 22,884 miles, the tester flagged all four tyres as cracked and perished, and by June 2025 at 25,171 miles, both front tyres were worn close to the legal limit on their outer edges. Outer-edge wear on the front tyres typically points to tracking or alignment issues, possibly combined with under-inflation, rather than simple wear from mileage alone. The fact that the May 2026 test recorded no tyre defects indicates replacement was carried out, but a buyer should still have the wheel alignment and suspension geometry inspected in person. Worn or misaligned front tyres on a vehicle with this mileage are unusually premature and could hint at neglected suspension bushes, tracking adjustment, or tyre pressure management. Despite the tyre history, the overall picture is encouraging. The T-Roc has no recorded structural corrosion, brake defects, exhaust emissions failures, or suspension component advisories across four consecutive MOTs. The clean May 2026 pass at just under 30,000 miles suggests the vehicle is in sound mechanical order. A prospective buyer should still carry out a thorough inspection of the underside for rust, check the condition of brake discs and pads given the low mileage and potential for surface corrosion from light use, and verify that the replacement tyres fitted before the 2026 test are a matching set from a reputable brand. The tyre wear pattern also warrants a four-wheel alignment check before committing to purchase.