2020 Volkswagen T-Roc R-Line Evo S-A — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 1,908 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Volkswagen T-Roc R-Line Evo S-A, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and brakes. Its pass rate of 93.9% was above the average for cars of a similar age (90.5%).

Pass rate

1,908

MOT tests analysed

6.1%

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 R-Line Evo S-A
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Tyres	3.9%	74
2	Visibility	1.1%	22
3	Brakes	1.0%	19
4	Lighting & signalling	0.9%	18
5	Seat belts & restraints	0.9%	17
6	Emissions & environmental	0.2%	4

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 R-Line Evo S-A
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Tread depth	18
2	Headlamp aim	16
3	Brake pads	16
4	Wipers	15
5	Washers	8
6	Attachment	8

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 R-Line Evo S-A
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Tyres	23.5%	449
2	Brakes	13.6%	260
3	Other defects	6.3%	120
4	Visibility	2.6%	49
5	Suspension	1.7%	33
6	Road wheels	0.4%	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 R-Line Evo S-A
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	1,045	4.6%
30-60k	767	7.8%
60-90k	81	7.4%

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 R-Line Evo S-A
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2023	623	6.7%
2024	639	6.4%
2025	645	5.3%

What to check before buying a 2020 T-Roc R-Line Evo S-A

Before buying a 2020 Volkswagen T-Roc R-Line Evo S-A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 3.9% of tests for this year.

Tyres (3.9% 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.
Visibility (1.1% 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.
Brakes (1.0% 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 R-Line Evo S-As pass their MOT?

93.9% of the 1,908 2020 Volkswagen T-Roc R-Line Evo S-A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 6.1% fail rate.

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

Tyres, recorded in 3.9% of tests, followed by visibility (1.1%).

Does the 2020 T-Roc R-Line Evo S-A get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.6% in the 0-30k band to 7.4% in the 60-90k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 1,908 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.