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

Across 2,245 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Volkswagen T-Roc Evo S-A, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 95.4% was above the average for cars of a similar age (90.5%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 8.7% in the 60-90k group versus 3.4% in the 0-30k group.

Pass rate

2,245

MOT tests analysed

4.6%

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 S-A
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Tyres	2.6%	59
2	Visibility	1.5%	34
3	Lighting & signalling	1.3%	28
4	Brakes	0.6%	13
5	Seat belts & restraints	0.5%	11
6	Other defects	0.4%	9

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 S-A
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Tread depth	30
2	Headlamp aim	28
3	Wipers	19
4	Washers	16
5	Registration plates	14
6	Brake pads	12

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 S-A
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Tyres	15.6%	349
2	Brakes	7.6%	170
3	Other defects	6.0%	134
4	Visibility	2.1%	47
5	Suspension	1.1%	25
6	Seat belts & restraints	0.4%	9

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 S-A
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	1,418	3.4%
30-60k	755	6.4%
60-90k	69	8.7%

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 S-A
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2023	755	4.4%
2024	746	5.4%
2025	742	4.0%

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

Before buying a 2020 Volkswagen T-Roc Evo S-A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 2.6% of tests for this year.

Tyres (2.6% 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 (1.5% 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.
Lighting & signalling (1.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£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 Evo S-As pass their MOT?

95.4% of the 2,245 2020 Volkswagen T-Roc Evo S-A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 4.6% fail rate.

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

Tyres, recorded in 2.6% of tests, followed by visibility (1.5%).

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

Its MOT fail rate rises from 3.4% in the 0-30k band to 8.7% in the 60-90k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 2,245 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.