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

Across 2,189 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Volkswagen T-Roc Evo, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility. Its pass rate of 95.1% was above the average for cars of a similar age (90.5%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 12.0% in the 60-90k group versus 4.1% in the 0-30k group.

Pass rate

2,189

MOT tests analysed

4.9%

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 Evo
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Tyres	3.8%	82
2	Lighting & signalling	0.8%	17
3	Visibility	0.7%	16
4	Brakes	0.6%	14
5	Seat belts & restraints	0.5%	10
6	Body, structure & corrosion	0.1%	3

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 Evo
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Tread depth	35
2	Headlamp aim	18
3	Brake pads	12
4	Wipers	10
5	Washers	8
6	Service brake performance	3

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 Evo
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Tyres	19.6%	428
2	Brakes	9.8%	214
3	Other defects	6.8%	148
4	Visibility	2.9%	64
5	Suspension	1.4%	30
6	Lighting & signalling	0.3%	7

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 Evo
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	1,251	4.1%
30-60k	853	5.2%
60-90k	75	12.0%

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 Evo
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2023	721	4.6%
2024	722	4.4%
2025	746	5.8%

What to check before buying a 2020 T-Roc Evo

Before buying a 2020 Volkswagen T-Roc Evo, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 3.8% of tests for this year.

Tyres (3.8% 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.
Lighting & signalling (0.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Visibility (0.7% 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.

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 Evos pass their MOT?

95.1% of the 2,189 2020 Volkswagen T-Roc Evo MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 4.9% fail rate.

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

Tyres, recorded in 3.8% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (0.8%).

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

Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.1% in the 0-30k band to 12.0% in the 60-90k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 2,189 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.