2020 Volkswagen T-Roc Black Evo — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 407 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Volkswagen T-Roc Black Evo, the most common recorded failure areas were visibility, tyres and brakes. Its pass rate of 94.8% was above the average for cars of a similar age (90.5%).

Pass rate

407

MOT tests analysed

5.2%

Fail rate

better than

vs cars of similar age

Avg age at test (yrs)

How it compares

Fail rate for this model-year against the segment and national averages for cars of a similar age.

Top failure categories

Most common MOT failure areas — 2020 Volkswagen T-Roc Black Evo
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Visibility	2.9%	12
2	Tyres	2.5%	10
3	Brakes	1.7%	7
4	Seat belts & restraints	0.5%	2
5	Lighting & signalling	0.5%	2
6	Emissions & environmental	0.3%	1

Percentage of tests with at least one failure recorded in each category.

Most common specific failures

The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.

Most frequently recorded failure items — 2020 Volkswagen T-Roc Black Evo
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Tread depth	11
2	Wipers	7
3	Brake pads	7
4	Washers	7
5	Headlamp aim	2
6	Tyre pressure monitoring system	1

Top advisory categories

Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.

Most common MOT advisories — 2020 Volkswagen T-Roc Black Evo
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Tyres	24.6%	100
2	Brakes	11.6%	47
3	Other defects	8.8%	36
4	Visibility	1.2%	5
5	Suspension	1.2%	5
6	Emissions & environmental	0.5%	2

Failure rate by mileage

Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.

MOT fail rate by recorded mileage band.

Fail rate by recorded mileage — 2020 T-Roc Black Evo
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	205	4.9%
30-60k	189	5.3%

Failure rate by age

How this model-year's MOT fail rate climbs as the cars get older.

Trend over time

Fail rate by dataset year — 2020 T-Roc Black Evo
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2023	129	3.1%
2024	139	6.5%
2025	139	5.8%

What to check before buying a 2020 T-Roc Black Evo

Before buying a 2020 Volkswagen T-Roc Black Evo, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Visibility accounted for 2.9% of tests for this year.

Visibility (2.9% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Tyres (2.5% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
Brakes (1.7% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.

Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.

Frequently asked questions

How many 2020 Volkswagen T-Roc Black Evos pass their MOT?

94.8% of the 407 2020 Volkswagen T-Roc Black Evo MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 5.2% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Volkswagen T-Roc Black Evo?

Visibility, recorded in 2.9% of tests, followed by tyres (2.5%).

Does the 2020 T-Roc Black Evo get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.9% in the 0-30k band to 5.3% in the 30-60k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 407 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.