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

Across 1,194 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Volkswagen T-Roc Black Evo Sa, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and brakes. Its pass rate of 94.2% was above the average for cars of a similar age (90.5%).

Pass rate

1,194

MOT tests analysed

5.8%

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 Sa
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Tyres	3.6%	43
2	Visibility	1.8%	21
3	Brakes	1.1%	13
4	Seat belts & restraints	0.6%	7
5	Lighting & signalling	0.5%	6
6	Emissions & environmental	0.3%	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 Black Evo Sa
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Tread depth	37
2	Wipers	14
3	Washers	11
4	Brake pads	9
5	Headlamp aim	6
6	Service brake performance	4

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 Sa
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Tyres	18.5%	221
2	Brakes	9.5%	113
3	Other defects	8.5%	101
4	Visibility	2.7%	32
5	Suspension	0.9%	11
6	Lighting & signalling	0.3%	4

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 Sa
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	657	4.7%
30-60k	487	7.4%
60-90k	43	2.3%

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 Sa
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2023	386	4.4%
2024	397	4.8%
2025	410	8.1%

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

Before buying a 2020 Volkswagen T-Roc Black Evo Sa, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 3.6% of tests for this year.

Tyres (3.6% 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 (1.8% 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 (1.1% 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 Evo Sas pass their MOT?

94.2% of the 1,194 2020 Volkswagen T-Roc Black Evo Sa MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 5.8% fail rate.

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

Tyres, recorded in 3.6% of tests, followed by visibility (1.8%).

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

Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.7% in the 0-30k band to 2.3% in the 60-90k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 1,194 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.