2020 Volkswagen T-ROC 1.5L Petrol · YY70 GXR
2020 Volkswagen T-ROC (1.5L, petrol). First registered 04 Nov 2020. Recorded mileage 33,774 miles. MOT valid until 03 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN T-ROC
- Year / Origin
- 2020 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 33,774 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YY70 GXR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2026
- 33,774 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YY70 GXR 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 (YY70 GXR) between June 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 July 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: Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are 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: “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
YY70 GXR Mileage History
- 27/06/202412,349 mi
- 16/07/202412,504 mi+155 mi
- 05/08/202526,526 mi+14,022 mi
- 23/07/202633,774 mi+7,248 mi
- 23/07/202633,774 mi
Average of roughly 10,349 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volkswagen Volkswagen T-Roc Mk1 (A1)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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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Software issue on early 1.5 TSI manual cars causing hesitation when cold.
- MQB Thermoplastic Water Pump & Thermostat Housing Coolant LeakModerate
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