VW T-Roc 1. Generation 2.0 TDI, 115 PS, 6-speed manual (2020–2021)

Research for this car

Generation guide VW T-Roc (2017-2025): known problems and buying guide
A solid car at inspection; check for water leaks, open recalls and, on a dry DSG, the gearbox.
Engine guide VW 2.0 TDI (EA288) diesel: problems, costs and what to check
Coolant leaks, EGR and AdBlue faults are the main risks. Buy with a cold-start check, a coolant pressure test and a full scan.

Issue	Affects	Typical km	Repair cost	Source
Water leaks into the cabin and boot	All cars	Not stated	100-300 GBP (UK, 2026)	Generation guide
Brake discs and pads	All cars	Not stated	720 EUR front, 550 EUR rear (Germany, 2026)	Generation guide
EGR cooler and valve faults	All 2.0 TDI EA288, from 2012	80,000-240,000 km	150-1,300 EUR (country not stated, 2026)	Engine guide
Water pump failure	All 2.0 TDI EA288, from 2012	80,000-150,000 km	300-1,200 EUR (country not stated, 2026)	Engine guide
Intake manifold coolant leak	Passat B8, Tiguan II and other EA288 cars	100,000-200,000 km	600-1,400 EUR (country not stated, 2026)	Engine guide
AdBlue and NOx sensor faults	EA288 with SCR, from about 2018	80,000-120,000 km	400-1,200 EUR (country not stated, 2026)	Engine guide
DPF clogging	All 2.0 TDI EA288, from 2012	60,000-180,000 km	150-1,800 EUR (country not stated, 2026)	Engine guide
Turbocharger failure	All 2.0 TDI EA288, from 2012	150,000-250,000 km	900-2,000 EUR (country not stated, 2026)	Engine guide
Oil pump drive failure	All 2.0 TDI EA288, from 2012	150,000-250,000 km	300-600 EUR (country not stated, 2026)	Engine guide

Press the carpets, boot floor and spare-wheel well, and look at the headlining near the mirror. Bad result: damp, stains or a musty smell.
Look at the brake discs and the last inspection report. Bad result: a deep lip or brakes flagged.
Ask a dealer for all open campaigns by VIN, including the 2026 steering recall 48AX. Bad result: open campaigns.

Turbo (needs a scanner). Read boost faults and check the vanes. Bad: power loss, whistle or smoke.
DPF (needs a scanner). Read soot and ash loading. Bad: frequent regeneration or high oil level.
Intake manifold (pressure test). Pressure-test the cooling system. Bad: coolant loss with no puddle, worse under load.
EGR cooler (pressure test). Cap the cooler hoses and repeat the test. Bad: it holds only with the cooler bypassed.
AdBlue and NOx (needs a scanner). Read NOx sensor and dosing faults. Bad: an emissions warning, a restart countdown or crystallised AdBlue.
Water pump and heater. Start cold; heater must blow hot. Bad: weak heat, wandering gauge, dried coolant.
Oil pump drive (needs a scanner). Listen for a rattle at idle and check for oil-pressure codes. Bad: a red oil-pressure warning.
Belt and pump invoices. Ask for dated belt, pump and thermostat invoices. No record means budget for a belt job.
Recall check. Enter the VIN in the official recall check. Bad: an open 23Z7 campaign on a T6.

Operational	€172
Workshop	€122
Fixed costs (tax, insurance)	€131
Total per month	€425
New-car depreciation (not included)	€60

ADAC figures for 15,000 km a year over 60 months

Listings on mobile.de in this generation with this fuel, gearbox and power.

First registration	Listings	Median price	Median mileage
2021	85	€17,900	88,809 km
2020	3	–	–
2019	24	€14,500	126,225 km
2018	8	€13,850	118,000 km

Medians only for years with at least 5 listings. Many cars are first registered after production ends, so years can run past the build years.

Month	Listings	Median price	Middle half	Median mileage
Nov 2026	120	€16,990	€15,300 – €18,500	101,000 km
Oct 2026	120	€16,990	€15,300 – €18,500	101,000 km

Median asking price at the last snapshot of each month.

All 4 ADAC versions

Version	Power	Production years	Running cost per month
T-Roc 2.0 TDI SCR	115 PS	2020–2021	€417
T-Roc 2.0 TDI SCR Style	115 PS	2020–2021	€436
T-Roc 2.0 TDI SCR UNITED	115 PS	2020	€415
T-Roc 2.0 TDI SCR ACTIVE	115 PS	2021	€436