Volkswagen T-cross United TSI S-a Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Volkswagen T-cross United TSI S-a reliable? We analysed 995 real MOT tests across 347 vehicles to find out.
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The Volkswagen T-cross United 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 United TSI S-a.
Volkswagen T-cross United TSI S-a Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Volkswagen T-cross United TSI S-a. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Volkswagen T-cross United TSI S-a MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Volkswagen T-cross United TSI S-a to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Volkswagen T-cross United TSI S-a Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Volkswagen T-cross United TSI S-a models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Volkswagen T-cross United TSI S-a Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Volkswagen T-cross United TSI S-a owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Volkswagen T-cross United 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 United TSI S-a year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 778 | 91.6% | 16,235 | 24,035 | 32,807 |
| 2020 | 172 | 91.3% | 15,152 | 21,416 | 31,048 |
How Long Does a Volkswagen T-cross United TSI S-a Last?
Based on 347 Volkswagen T-cross United TSI S-a vehicles on UK roads.
Volkswagen T-cross United TSI S-a Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Volkswagen T-cross United 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 United TSI S-a
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
91.6% MOT pass rate from 778 tests
91.3% MOT pass rate from 172 tests
The best year to buy a used Volkswagen T-cross United TSI S-a is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 91.6% across 778 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 91.3% — 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 United 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 United TSI S-a THIS CAR | 91.8% | 995 | 24,002 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 |
| BMW F 900 R | 96.2% | 344 | 5,344 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Volkswagen Golf (74.9% pass rate) and the Volkswagen Polo (72.9% pass rate), the Volkswagen T-cross United TSI S-a outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Volkswagen T-cross United TSI S-a has an overall MOT pass rate of 91.8% across 995 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 United 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.
A typical Volkswagen T-cross United TSI S-a owner drives around 5,537 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.