Volkswagen T-cross Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Volkswagen T-cross reliable? We analysed 81,066 real MOT tests across 24,937 vehicles to find out.
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The Volkswagen T-cross is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Volkswagen T-cross.
Volkswagen T-cross Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Volkswagen T-cross. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Volkswagen T-cross MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Volkswagen T-cross to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Volkswagen T-cross Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Volkswagen T-cross models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Volkswagen T-cross Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Volkswagen T-cross owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Volkswagen T-cross MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Volkswagen T-cross year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,647 | 92.8% | 12,787 | 19,324 | 27,413 |
| 2022 | 5,181 | 92.3% | 15,007 | 22,245 | 32,075 |
| 2021 | 16,569 | 90.9% | 17,208 | 24,804 | 34,378 |
| 2020 | 25,541 | 89.5% | 17,272 | 25,582 | 36,183 |
| 2019 | 30,822 | 89.1% | 17,408 | 26,468 | 38,154 |
How Long Does a Volkswagen T-cross Last?
Based on 24,937 Volkswagen T-cross vehicles on UK roads.
Volkswagen T-cross Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Volkswagen T-cross MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Volkswagen T-cross
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
92.8% MOT pass rate from 1,647 tests
89.1% MOT pass rate from 30,822 tests
The best year to buy a used Volkswagen T-cross is 2023, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 92.8% across 1,647 tests. The 2019 model year has the lowest pass rate at 89.1% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Volkswagen T-cross Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen T-cross THIS CAR | 89.8% | 81,066 | 25,489 mi | — yrs |
| Volkswagen Golf | 74.9% | 22,270,993 | 83,305 mi | 37 yrs |
| Volkswagen Polo | 72.9% | 14,598,296 | 60,351 mi | 35 yrs |
| Volkswagen Passat | 73.5% | 6,960,690 | 105,632 mi | 32 yrs |
| Porsche Panamera | 89% | 63,443 | 48,711 mi | 17 yrs |
Compared to the Volkswagen Golf (74.9% pass rate) and the Volkswagen Polo (72.9% pass rate), the Volkswagen T-cross outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Volkswagen T-crossShould you buy a used Volkswagen T-cross?
The Volkswagen T-cross has an overall MOT pass rate of 89.8% across 81,066 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Volkswagen T-cross with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Volkswagen T-cross owner drives around 6,039 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.