Volkswagen T-cross Black Edition TSI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Volkswagen T-cross Black Edition TSI reliable? We analysed 3,202 real MOT tests across 2,308 vehicles to find out.
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The Volkswagen T-cross Black Edition TSI 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 Black Edition TSI.
Volkswagen T-cross Black Edition TSI Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Volkswagen T-cross Black Edition TSI. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Volkswagen T-cross Black Edition TSI MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Volkswagen T-cross Black Edition TSI to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Volkswagen T-cross Black Edition TSI Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Volkswagen T-cross Black Edition TSI models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Volkswagen T-cross Black Edition TSI Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Volkswagen T-cross Black Edition TSI owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Volkswagen T-cross Black Edition TSI MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Volkswagen T-cross Black Edition TSI year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 597 | 93.3% | 14,737 | 21,146 | 28,578 |
| 2022 | 1,888 | 91.6% | 16,348 | 22,591 | 30,548 |
| 2021 | 625 | 92.0% | 17,917 | 24,703 | 31,548 |
How Long Does a Volkswagen T-cross Black Edition TSI Last?
Based on 2,308 Volkswagen T-cross Black Edition TSI vehicles on UK roads.
Volkswagen T-cross Black Edition TSI Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Volkswagen T-cross Black Edition TSI 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 Black Edition TSI
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
93.3% MOT pass rate from 597 tests
91.6% MOT pass rate from 1,888 tests
The best year to buy a used Volkswagen T-cross Black Edition TSI is 2023, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 93.3% across 597 tests. The 2022 model year has the lowest pass rate at 91.6% — 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 Black Edition TSI 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 Black Edition TSI THIS CAR | 92.0% | 3,202 | 22,802 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 |
| Kawasaki Kx | 86.9% | 1,203 | 715 mi | 28 yrs |
Compared to the Volkswagen Golf (74.9% pass rate) and the Volkswagen Polo (72.9% pass rate), the Volkswagen T-cross Black Edition TSI outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Volkswagen T-cross Black Edition TSI has an overall MOT pass rate of 92.0% across 3,202 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 brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Volkswagen T-cross Black Edition TSI 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 Black Edition TSI owner drives around 6,591 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.