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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Volkswagen T-Cross. Check any T-Cross by registration number below.

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87.1%

Avg Pass Rate

+5.6%

vs Volkswagen Avg

1

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Volkswagen T-Cross — MOT Reliability Overview

The Volkswagen T-Cross has an average MOT pass rate of 87.1%, which is 5.6 percentage points above the Volkswagen brand average of 81.5%. This is a strong result, indicating that the T-Cross is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Volkswagen T-Cross fails its MOT are lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, suspension, brakes. If you are preparing your T-Cross for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Volkswagen T-Cross, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Volkswagen T-Cross performs at MOT across different model years.

2019

Based on 15,000 vehicles

87.1%Excellent
Volkswagen average: 81.5%
Dangerous Defects

1.0%

Retest Rate

9.2%

Mileage at 3yr

20k mi

Mileage at 5yr

34k mi

Top MOT Failures — Volkswagen T-Cross

The most common reasons a Volkswagen T-Cross fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment

11.8%
2

Suspension

10.2%
3

Brakes

9.0%
4

Tyres

8.5%
5

Exhaust, fuel and emissions

5.2%
Volkswagen T-Cross Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front

28.0%

Rear

25.0%

Offside

19.0%

Other Volkswagen Models

Compare MOT reliability across Volkswagen models.

Volkswagen Golf

80.5% pass rate

Volkswagen Polo

79.8% pass rate

Volkswagen Passat

78.2% pass rate

Volkswagen Tiguan

83.5% pass rate

Volkswagen Up

82.5% pass rate

Volkswagen T-Roc

86.2% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Volkswagen T-Cross

Volkswagen T-Cross — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Volkswagen T-Cross MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Volkswagen T-Cross?
The average MOT pass rate for the Volkswagen T-Cross is 87.1% compared to the Volkswagen average of 81.5%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Volkswagen T-Cross?
The most common MOT failures on the Volkswagen T-Cross are: Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (11.8%), Suspension (10.2%), Brakes (9.0%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Volkswagen T-Cross reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 87.1%, the Volkswagen T-Cross is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Volkswagen T-Cross?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Volkswagen T-Cross?
Typical mileage for the Volkswagen T-Cross: 20,000 miles at 3 years, 34,000 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used T-Cross to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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