How much is a 2018 Volkswagen T-RocDiesel worth in Ireland?

The median asking price for a 2018 Volkswagen T-RocDiesel on the Irish used-car market is around €19,859, based on 6 live listings tracked by Carintel.ie.

How much does a 2018 Volkswagen T-Roc depreciate per year?

A Volkswagen T-Roc loses roughly 9.1% of its value per year on the Irish used-car market based on Carintel.ie's regression across active listings.

Is it cheaper to import a 2018 Volkswagen T-Roc from Northern Ireland?

It depends on spec, mileage and CO2. Carintel.ie compares ROI median prices against Northern Ireland listings' landed cost, including VRT, NOx levy and registration fees, so you can see the saving at a glance on this page.

What are the running costs of a 2018 Volkswagen T-RocDiesel?

This page estimates annual running costs for a 2018 Volkswagen T-RocDiesel using WLTP consumption data, current Irish fuel and electricity prices, and Irish motor tax bands.

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Switch powertrain:Petrol · 33 Diesel · 10 Overview

Engine:All engines 1.6L · 6 2.0L · 4

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Source:ROI All NI

Market Intelligence

Volkswagen T-Roc2018

Diesel · 1.6L

25 days avg on market · Low data confidence

Normal DemandLimited Data

Listing price range

€19k – €20k

25th to 75th percentile

Listings

all active now

Updated just now · all · Low confidence

Median listing price

€19,859

private sale ~€18,366 Pricing assumptionsAssumptions· Good condition, full service history· No outstanding finance or damage· Based on ads seen in the past 30 days

Est. trade-in

€13,295 – €16,144

15–30% below private sale

Avg mileage

127k km

typical 109k km

Days listed

25d

avg on market · demand 64/100

AI Market Summary

Compact SUV format offers practical space and good driving position; diesel fuel economy suits longer Irish commutes well.
Pricing sits mid-range for the segment—reasonable value at median, but scout actively; only 3 listings suggests limited choice currently.
DPF blockages are the main risk on this model, especially if previous owner did short urban trips; turbo wear emerges on higher-mileage examples.
Before purchase, request full DPF regeneration history and ask if car has done regular motorway drives (needed to clear DPF naturally).
At 171k km median, this car is within expected wear; verify service records and NCT history—two recalls on file warrant checking completion.

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Analysis & Insights

Price Analysis Costs Import Recalls & Info

Vehicle specification

Manufacturer WLTP data

Power

114 bhp

Torque

250 Nm

184 lb·ft

0–62 mph

10.9s

116 mph top

Engine

1.6L

1600 cc

Boot space

445L

1290L folded

Seats

5 doors

Fuel economy & emissions

Combined

64.2 mpg

4.4 L/100km

Urban

56.5 mpg

Extra urban

70.6 mpg

CO₂

115 g/km

EURO 6

Fuel tank

50L

Dimensions

Length

4.23m

4234 mm

Width

1.82m

Height

1.57m

Wheelbase

2.60m

Kerb weight

1,395 kg

1,890 kg gross

Safety & ownership

Euro NCAP

★★★★★

Adult 96% · Child 87%

Insurance

Group 10E

Warranty

3 years

60,000 miles

Reliability & Safety Recalls

Volkswagen T-Roc 2018

Reliability

3/5

The 2018 VW T-Roc diesel is a competent compact SUV with decent practicality, but the 1.6 TDI engine has a mixed reliability record. Fuel economy is respectable for the class, though DPF and EGR issues are not uncommon on this generation. Ownership costs are moderate, but diesel-specific problems can become expensive if neglected.

Known issues

DPF (diesel particulate filter) blockages and regeneration issues, especially on low-mileage or urban-driven examples
EGR valve carbon buildup causing rough idle and increased emissions readings
Turbocharger lag and occasional turbo bearing wear on higher-mileage units
Electrical gremlins with door locks, window regulators, and infotainment glitches
Injector fouling and fuel system leaks on some 1.6 TDI variants
DSG gearbox judder during low-speed manoeuvres (if equipped with automatic)

Good for

Good fuel economy (45–50 mpg real-world if driven sensibly and DPF maintained)
Spacious interior and boot for the compact SUV class
Solid build quality and VW warranty support on younger examples
Low CO₂ emissions and WLTP tax positioning relative to petrol equivalents

Years to avoid: 2018, 2019

AI-generated summary · verify with DVSA & owner forums

Safety Recalls3 found

Emissions2019

EGR valve may become stuck, risking excess emissions and engine damage

Remedy: EGR valve inspection and replacement if required; software update

DVSA/2019/095

Airbags2018

Passenger airbag may not deploy correctly in certain configurations

Remedy: Airbag control unit reprogramming or replacement

DVSA/2018/280

Engine2018

Fuel injection pump may fail due to manufacturing defect in certain 1.6 TDI engines

Remedy: Replacement of fuel injection pump and software update

DVSA/2018/340

AI-generated · verify at gov.uk/check-vehicle-recall

Potential value opportunities

ROI + NI · by value score

▼ €250

2018 Volkswagen T-Roc 1.6 TDI SE 5dr

£12,500→€22,790imported

0% vs expected price

NI Import

NI → ROI import costs

Assumes the car is NI-registered (no customs duty or VAT under Windsor Framework). Includes VRT + NOx levy + registration + transport. Click for full breakdown.

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