Volkswagen T-cross SE TDI Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Volkswagen T-cross SE TDI car check
Is the Volkswagen T-cross SE TDI reliable? We analysed 753 real MOT tests across 204 vehicles to find out.
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The Volkswagen T-cross SE TDI 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 TDI.
Volkswagen T-cross SE TDI Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Volkswagen T-cross SE TDI. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Volkswagen T-cross SE TDI MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Volkswagen T-cross SE TDI to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Volkswagen T-cross SE TDI Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Volkswagen T-cross SE TDI models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Volkswagen T-cross SE TDI Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Volkswagen T-cross SE TDI owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Volkswagen T-cross SE TDI MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Volkswagen T-cross SE TDI year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 399 | 87.2% | 24,900 | 35,068 | 50,056 |
| 2019 | 286 | 90.9% | 23,658 | 34,671 | 48,200 |
How Long Does a Volkswagen T-cross SE TDI Last?
Based on 204 Volkswagen T-cross SE TDI vehicles on UK roads.
Volkswagen T-cross SE TDI Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Volkswagen T-cross SE TDI 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 TDI
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
90.9% MOT pass rate from 286 tests
87.2% MOT pass rate from 399 tests
The best year to buy a used Volkswagen T-cross SE TDI is 2019, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 90.9% across 286 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 87.2% — 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 TDI 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 TDI THIS CAR | 89.5% | 753 | 34,800 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 |
| Vauxhall Zafira Design 16V | 67.1% | 353 | 119,587 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Volkswagen Golf (74.9% pass rate) and the Volkswagen Polo (72.9% pass rate), the Volkswagen T-cross SE TDI outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Volkswagen T-cross SE TDI has an overall MOT pass rate of 89.5% across 753 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 SE TDI 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 SE TDI owner drives around 7,417 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.