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Used Volkswagen T-Roc pros and cons

Big boot
No hybrid or plug-in options available
Quite peppy to drive on a twisting road
Quite pricey compared with alternatives
Straightforward interior tech
Uncomfortable over bumps

Is a second hand Volkswagen T-Roc a good car?

The Volkswagen T-Roc is a medium-sized SUV which is a bit like a posh reusable coffee cup — it does the same job as something cheaper, but it’s more fashionable for dazzling urbanites.

The T-Roc sits between the T-Cross and the Tiguan in VW’s lineup, but it’s much roomier and more sophisticated than the T-Cross.

It’s not the snazziest looker on the outside, but the T-Roc is handsome and that continues inside with a very smart and well-made cabin. It’s roomy too, although the back seats aren’t the biggest. The boot space, and the reassuring safety rating, make up for that though.

Entry-level versions came with a basic 8.0-inch touchscreen but posher ones could be had with a 10.0-inch screen and all are easier to use than more recent VW screens.

Seek out the highest-spec one you can — R-Line models with options could be as expensive as a BMW when new, but will have depreciated to a far more affordable point by now.

What to look for when buying a used T-Roc

The T-Roc is basically a solid car from a reliability perspective, not least because underneath it’s mechanically the same as a Golf, so all of the engines, gearboxes, and oily bits are well proven. Just remember that if you buy one with a DSG automatic gearbox, those need extra and careful attention and servicing, and regular oil changes, if they’re not to become problematic.

VW has issued recalls for the T-Roc relating to the seatbelts, the electric parking brakes, incorrect welding under the rear seat, and faulty rear spoiler fixings.

The T-Roc finished in a respectable 35th place in the 2024 Driver Power Top 50 Cars To Own list, with a solid rating for reliability and quality. VW itself didn’t do so well, coming 29th out of 32 brands in the wider Driver Power customer satisfaction survey, with 23% of owners reporting faults with their cars.

Volkswagen T-Roc FAQs

Is the VW T-Roc a reliable car?

Yes, the T-Roc is fairly solid when it comes to reliability, but if you’re buying one with a DSG automatic gearbox, just be aware that they need some diligent care to make sure they don’t become faulty.

Can the VW T-Roc tow a caravan?

Yes, it can. Depending on the model, the T-Roc can tow up to 1,700kg of braked load, so it will easily handle a caravan.

Is the VW T-Roc four-wheel drive?

While almost all T-Roc models come with front-wheel drive, there was a 4MOTION (that’s VW-speak for four wheel drive) model with the 200hp petrol turbo engine, and four-wheel drive was standard on the sporty T-Roc R version.

How much is road tax for the VW T-Roc?

When new, a T-Roc would have cost between £220 and £270 for the first year’s VED road tax (that’s excluding the high-performance T-Roc R which would have cost £1,650). Any used T-Roc will cost the standard £190 per year.

What's the insurance group for the VW T-Roc?

The T-Roc’s insurance groups range from as low as Group 10 for the 1.0-litre TSI version, to as high as Group 23 for the 2.0-litre TSI with 200hp.

Where is the VW T-Roc made?

The T-Rocs that we buy in the UK are all made in Palmela in Portugal, aside from the rare convertible model, which is made in Osnabruck in Germany. There is another factory in Foshan, in China, which makes the T-Roc for Asian markets.

What's the difference between the VW T-Roc and VW T-Cross?

Basically, the T-Roc is a substantially larger car than the T-Cross. The T-Roc is based on the same mechanical package as the Golf hatchback, while the T-Cross is based on a Polo.