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With 159,395 currently licensed in the UK, the Volkswagen T-Roc is one of Britain's most popular cars.
Euro NCAP awarded the T-Roc 5 stars in 2022, with 96% adult occupant and 89% child protection scores.
Annual running costs are estimated at £3,095 for a typical 5-year-old example, breaking down to £258/month or 39p/mile.
NCAP Safety
2022
Monthly Cost
£258
est. annual total
New From
£32,000
Euro NCAP tested the T-Roc in 2022 and awarded it 5 out of 5 stars.
Adult Occupant
96%
Child Occupant
89%
Pedestrian
79%
Safety Assist
80%
There are 11 known DVSA recalls affecting the Volkswagen T-Roc. Enter a registration number to check whether a specific vehicle is affected.
R/2025/297
On affected vehicles there is a possibility a faulty part was fitted in the backrest frame of the front seats.
Build dates: 2025-03-06 to 2025-03-13
R/2023/198
Certain vehicles may be fitted with a wheel bearing housing containing cavities in the material.
Build dates: 2023-04-13 to 2023-04-17
R/2022/074
On affected vehicles engine compartment covers were fitted that regardless of use (very sporty driving style or poor road condition) and operating period could come loose from their attachment.
Build dates: 2020-09-05 to 2022-02-17
R/2021/392
A software fault in the instrument cluster control unit can lead to the driver not being shown any optical or acoustic warnings if a person on the rear seat bench is not fastened in.
Build dates: 2021-01-19 to 2021-06-24
R/2021/115
The retractor of the three-point automatic seat belt on the front right seat may be faulty.
Build dates: 2021-02-24 to 2021-02-25
+ 6 more recalls. Check a specific vehicle to see the full list.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Volkswagen T-Roc are estimated at around £3,095 per year, or £258 per month.
Fuel
£952
/year
Road Tax
£195
/year
Depreciation
£1,293
/year
MOT
£55
/year
Estimated annual running costs based on available data. Excludes insurance, parking, and finance costs. Actual costs depend on your driving habits and circumstances.
The T-Roc achieves a combined fuel economy of around 55.4 mpg (46.3 mpg urban, 62.8 mpg extra-urban).
| Variant | Fuel | Combined | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|
| T-ROC | PETROL | 55.4 mpg | 1.0L |
| T-ROC | PETROL | 53.3 mpg | 1.5L |
| T-ROC | DIESEL | 56.5 mpg | 1.5L |
| T-ROC | DIESEL | 56.5 mpg | 2.0L |
| T-ROC | PETROL | 41.5 mpg | 2.0L |
| T-ROC | DIESEL | 56.5 mpg | 2.0L |
| T-ROC | DIESEL | 64.2 mpg | 2.0L |
| T-ROC CABRIOLET | PETROL | 47.1 mpg | 1.0L |
Starting from £32,000 new, a Volkswagen T-Roc typically retains about 56% after 3 years and 46% after 5 years.
| Age | Retained | Est. Value | Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 75% | £24,000 | −£8,000 |
| 2 years | 64% | £20,400 | −£11,600 |
| 3 years | 56% | £17,950 | −£14,050 |
| 4 years | 50% | £16,150 | −£15,850 |
| 5 years | 46% | £14,850 | −£17,150 |
| 6 years | 43% | £13,800 | −£18,200 |
| 7 years | 41% | £13,000 | −£19,000 |
| 8 years | 39% | £12,350 | −£19,650 |
| 9 years | 37% | £11,750 | −£20,250 |
| 10 years | 35% | £11,150 | −£20,850 |
There are currently 159,395 licensed and 876 SORN T-Rocs in the UK (160,271 total). This makes it a very common vehicle on UK roads.
Euro NCAP awarded the T-Roc 5 out of 5 stars when tested in 2022. It scored 96% for adult occupant protection, 89% for child occupant protection, 79% for vulnerable road users, and 80% for safety assist features.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old T-Roc are estimated at around £3,095 per year (£258/month). This includes fuel, road tax, depreciation, and MOT fees — but excludes insurance, servicing, and repairs.
There are 11 known safety recalls affecting the T-Roc. These are issued by the DVSA when a safety defect is found. You can check if a specific vehicle is affected by entering its registration number.
A new T-Roc starts from around £32,000. After 5 years, a typical example retains about 46% of its original value.
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