Volkswagen T-cross SE Edition TSI S-a Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Volkswagen T-cross SE Edition TSI S-a reliable? We analysed 302 real MOT tests across 274 vehicles to find out.
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The Volkswagen T-cross SE Edition TSI S-a 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 SE Edition TSI S-a.
Volkswagen T-cross SE Edition TSI S-a Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Volkswagen T-cross SE Edition TSI S-a. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Volkswagen T-cross SE Edition TSI S-a MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Volkswagen T-cross SE Edition TSI S-a to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Volkswagen T-cross SE Edition TSI S-a Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Volkswagen T-cross SE Edition TSI S-a models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Volkswagen T-cross SE Edition TSI S-a MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Volkswagen T-cross SE Edition TSI S-a year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 100 | 94.0% | 19,545 | 26,378 | 32,692 |
| 2022 | 201 | 91.5% | 20,941 | 25,716 | 34,317 |
How Long Does a Volkswagen T-cross SE Edition TSI S-a Last?
Based on 274 Volkswagen T-cross SE Edition TSI S-a vehicles on UK roads.
Volkswagen T-cross SE Edition TSI S-a Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Volkswagen T-cross SE Edition TSI S-a 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 SE Edition TSI S-a
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
94.0% MOT pass rate from 100 tests
91.5% MOT pass rate from 201 tests
The best year to buy a used Volkswagen T-cross SE Edition TSI S-a is 2023, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 94.0% across 100 tests. The 2022 model year has the lowest pass rate at 91.5% — 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 SE Edition TSI S-a 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 SE Edition TSI S-a THIS CAR | 92.4% | 302 | 26,046 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 |
| Honda CF70 | 81.9% | 426 | 10,016 mi | 44 yrs |
Compared to the Volkswagen Golf (74.9% pass rate) and the Volkswagen Polo (72.9% pass rate), the Volkswagen T-cross SE Edition TSI S-a outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Volkswagen T-cross SE Edition TSI S-a has an overall MOT pass rate of 92.4% across 302 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 SE Edition TSI S-a with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
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.