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Volkswagen T-Cross MOT pass rate and common problems

91.0% of Volkswagen T-Cross models passed the 2024 MOT (23,830 first tests): 89.4% at the first attempt and 1.6% after a fix at the test centre (PRS). About 1 in 10 failed the first attempt. For its age, it fails 21% less often than normal: MOT Risk Index 79.2 (95% CI 76.4–82.2; 100 = normal).

Volkswagen T-Cross at a glance, 2024 MOT
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
MOT pass rate91.0%incl. 1.6% fixed at the test centre202423830
Passed at the first attempt89.4%all first tests202423830
MOT Risk Index (95% CI 76.4–82.2)79.2index100 = normal for its age · rank 250 (tied) of 761 (1 = fails least for its age)202423830
Biggest excess: Steering2.3per 1000.2 same-age2019–202445669
Dangerous defects5.8per 10011.2 UK, not age-adjusted2019–202445669
Advisory items70.8per 100127.1 UK, not age-adjusted2019–202445669
strip · Volkswagen T-Cross · MOT Risk Index · 79.2 vs 100 = normal · 2024
MOT Risk Index · Volkswagen T-Cross. 0–240; 100 = normal for its age; median model 92.8 · rank 250 (tied) of 761 (1 = fails least for its age). It would rank between 234 and 283 anywhere within its 95% interval, other models held where they are. DVSA, 2024.
Volkswagen T-Cross index position among 761 models
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Rank250of 761published models, 1 = fails least for its age202423830
Best rank within its 95% interval234rankother models held where they are202423830
Worst rank within its 95% interval283rankother models held where they are202423830

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Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · full dataset (v5). This model's index changed from 83.2 to 79.2 in the 24 September 2026 release, after duplicate test records were removed.

What actually fails on a Volkswagen T-Cross MOT, and how often?

Volkswagen T-Cross MOTs fail most often on tyres: 5 per 100 tests, against 6.0 for UK cars of the same age (2019–2024, n = 45,669).

bar · Volkswagen T-Cross · Tyres · 5 vs 6.0 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen T-Cross: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres5per 1006.02019–20242291
Brakes4.7per 1002.72019–20242130
Visibility2.9per 1004.72019–20241345
Steering2.3per 1000.22019–20241042
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment1per 1002.32019–2024478
Noise, emissions and leaks0.4per 1000.52019–2024195

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 45,669 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Tyres, brakes and suspension: how does the Volkswagen T-Cross compare with cars of the same age?

The biggest excess for the Volkswagen T-Cross is brakes at age 3: 2.9 failures per 100 tests, against 1.8 for same-age cars of comparable models (2019–2024, n = 23,568).

bullet · Volkswagen T-Cross · Tyres, age 3 · 3.2 vs 4.2 · 2019–2024
Tyres, age 3: 3.2 vs 4.2. Brakes, age 3: 2.9 vs 1.8. Suspension, age 3: 0.1 vs 0.6. Tyres, age 4: 3.9 vs 4.5. Brakes, age 4: 3.3 vs 2.4. Suspension, age 4: 0.2 vs 1.2. Tyres, age 5: 5.0 vs 5.1. Brakes, age 5: 3.8 vs 3.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen T-Cross: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, age 33.2per 1004.22019–202423568
Brakes, age 32.9per 1001.82019–202423568
Suspension, age 30.1per 1000.62019–202423568
Tyres, age 43.9per 1004.52019–202414253
Brakes, age 43.3per 1002.42019–202414253
Suspension, age 40.2per 1001.22019–202414253
Tyres, age 55.0per 1005.12019–20246717
Brakes, age 53.8per 1003.12019–20246717
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension, age 50.4per 1002.22019–20246717

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 23,830 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Volkswagen T-Cross's advisory become a fail at the next MOT?

Volkswagen T-Cross advisories turn into fails less often than on the median model; the one to watch is brakes: advisories on it became a fail at the next MOT 8.3% of the time.

funnel · Volkswagen T-Cross · Brakes · 8.3 vs median model · 2019–2024
Advisories on brakes: 8.3 of 100 became a fail on the same item at the next MOT. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen T-Cross: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Brakes8.3% next failmedian model2019–20243319
Tyres6.2% next failmedian model2019–20243793
Non-component advisories0% next failmedian model2019–20241234

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 23,830 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

My Volkswagen T-Cross got an MOT advisory: what gets flagged most?

Volkswagen T-Cross MOTs flag tyres most: 34.4 advisories per 100 tests, against 39.7 across UK tests (2019–2024, n = 45,669).

bar · Volkswagen T-Cross · Tyres · 34.4 vs 39.7 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen T-Cross: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres34.4per 10039.72019–202415714
Brakes27.7per 10034.72019–202412636
Non-component advisories6.6per 1007.82019–20243003
Suspension1per 10026.22019–2024449
Identification of the vehicle0.6per 1002.52019–2024265
Road Wheels0.2per 10012019–202483

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 45,669 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What is likely to fail next on a Volkswagen T-Cross?

For Volkswagen T-Cross models aged under 3 whose last MOT was a pass, the item most likely to fail at the next MOT is tyres: 3.3% failed on it (2019–2024, n = 8,802).

bar · Volkswagen T-Cross · Tyres, under 3 years old, after a pass · 3.3 vs baseline · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen T-Cross: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a pass3.3% next fail2019–20248802
Visibility, under 3 years old, after a pass2.5% next fail2019–20248802
Brakes, under 3 years old, after a pass2% next fail2019–20248802
Steering, under 3 years old, after a pass1.2% next fail2019–20248802
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after a pass0.9% next fail2019–20248802
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–20248802
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, under 3 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–20248802
Suspension, under 3 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–20248802
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Body, chassis, structure, under 3 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–20248802
Brakes, under 3 years old, after an advisory5.7% next fail2019–20242891
Tyres, under 3 years old, after an advisory4.7% next fail2019–20242891
Visibility, under 3 years old, after an advisory3.4% next fail2019–20242891
Steering, under 3 years old, after an advisory1.5% next fail2019–20242891
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after an advisory1.1% next fail2019–20242891
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–20242891
Suspension, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–20242891
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–20242891
Tyres, under 3 years old, after a fail4.5% next fail2019–20241031
Visibility, under 3 years old, after a fail4.3% next fail2019–20241031
Brakes, under 3 years old, after a fail3.7% next fail2019–20241031
Steering, under 3 years old, after a fail2.6% next fail2019–20241031
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after a fail1.0% next fail2019–20241031
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after a fail0.9% next fail2019–20241031
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass3.8% next fail2019–20245965
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass3.5% next fail2019–20245965
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass2.6% next fail2019–20245965
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass2.5% next fail2019–20245965
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass1.1% next fail2019–20245965
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.4% next fail2019–20245965
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–20245965
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.2% next fail2019–20245965
Road wheels, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass0.1% next fail2019–20245965
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory6.1% next fail2019–20242702
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory5.9% next fail2019–20242702
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory5.2% next fail2019–20242702
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory3.6% next fail2019–20242702
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory1.7% next fail2019–20242702
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–20242702
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–20242702
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory0.3% next fail2019–20242702
Tyres, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail5.9% next fail2019–20241059
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail4.6% next fail2019–20241059
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail4.2% next fail2019–20241059
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail3.2% next fail2019–20241059
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail1.8% next fail2019–20241059
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail1.6% next fail2019–20241059
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.9% next fail2019–20241059
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail0.9% next fail2019–20241059

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 23,830 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How often does a Volkswagen T-Cross get a dangerous MOT defect?

The Volkswagen T-Cross gets a dangerous defect less often than the UK average: 5.8 per 100 first tests against 11.2 across the UK. In the same tests, 7.2 major and 4.2 minor defects were recorded per 100 tests (one test can record several).

bullet · Volkswagen T-Cross · Dangerous defects · 5.8 vs 11.2 · 2019–2024
Dangerous defects: 5.8 vs 11.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen T-Cross: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dangerous defects5.8per 10011.22019–202445669

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 45,669 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id; severity not recorded for some 2018–2021 tests · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Volkswagen T-Cross still pass its MOT in a few years?

First-time MOT failures for the Volkswagen T-Cross go from 9.2% at age 3 to 12.5% at age 5, against 15.1% for all cars aged 5 (2024, n = 23,830). Older Volkswagen T-Cross models are not in the MOT data yet.

line · Volkswagen T-Cross · Age 3 · 9.2 vs 12.4 · 2024
Age 3: 9.2. Age 5: 12.5. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen T-Cross: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 39.2% failed first time12.420249181
Age 410.6% failed first time13.120247522
Age 512.5% failed first time15.120246717

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 23,830 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How does the Volkswagen T-Cross compare with cars of its own age and size?

At every age shown, Volkswagen T-Cross models fail first time no more often than comparable models of the same size class; the biggest difference is at age 5, where they fail less often: 12.5% against 17.4% (2024, n = 6,717).

line · Volkswagen T-Cross · Age 3 · 8.9 vs 10.9 · 2024
Age 3: 8.9. Age 5: 12.5. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen T-Cross: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 38.9% fail10.9202423568
Age 410.5% fail13.9202414253
Age 512.5% fail17.420246717

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 23,830 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Volkswagen T-Cross years should I avoid?

The Volkswagen T-Cross build year that fails most for its age is 2020: index 108.5 (95% CI 103.1–113.9) against the model's own age norm of 100 (2019–2024, n = 15,142).

bar · Volkswagen T-Cross · Build year 2019 · 98.1 vs 100 = normal · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen T-Cross: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 201998.1index vs own age100 = normal2019–202420215
Build year 2020 (worse for its age)108.5index vs own age100 = normal2019–202415142

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 23,830 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How much does it cost to fix a Volkswagen T-Cross MOT fail?

Expected repair cost per Volkswagen T-Cross MOT: about £14 (up to about £26 if more expensive parts are needed), from the chance of failing each item and its most common UK repair price (catalogue estimate, n = 23,830).

Computed, not measured.

bar · Volkswagen T-Cross · Expected repair bill · 13.8 vs modal price catalogue · price catalogue
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen T-Cross: the numbers behind this answer (price catalogue)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Expected repair bill13.8GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue23830
Estimated range lower13.8GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue23830
Estimated range upper26.1GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue23830
Brakes: Front brake pads (parts + labour, typical hatchback)7.0GBP expected contribution150price catalogue23830
Tyres: Tyre (single mid-range 16" fitted)4.5GBP expected contribution90price catalogue23830
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Battery replacement (standard 12V lead-acid)1.4GBP expected contribution140price catalogue23830
Noise, emissions and leaks: Exhaust rear silencer0.8GBP expected contribution200price catalogue23830

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: price catalogue · n = 23,830 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Volkswagen T-Cross more reliable than similar cars?

Of 8 similar models, 3 fail less often for their age than the Volkswagen T-Cross and 5 as often or more. The Volkswagen T-Cross has an MOT Risk Index of 79.2, where 100 = normal for its age (2024, n = 23,830).

bar · Volkswagen T-Cross · Volkswagen T-Cross (this model) · 79.2 vs 100 = normal · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen T-Cross: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Volkswagen T-Cross (this model)79.2index100 = normal202423830
Kia Stonic81.3index79.2202426811
BMW i372.5index79.2202423610
Volkswagen up!78.5index79.22024124718
Vauxhall Viva83.5index79.2202438341
Seat Mii86index79.2202418865
Skoda Citigo80.8index79.2202452407
Suzuki Celerio70index79.2202427563
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Peugeot 10881.9index79.2202476962

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 23,830 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Volkswagen T-Cross normally do?

At age 4, the median Volkswagen T-Cross had covered 24,800 miles by its MOT; the middle half ranged from 17,530 to 33,845 miles (2024, n = 7,522).

line · Volkswagen T-Cross · Age 3 median · 20237 vs baseline · 2024
Age 3 median: 20237. Age 5 P75: 39343. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen T-Cross: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3 median20237miles20249181
Age 3 P2514086miles20249181
Age 3 P7527751miles20249181
Age 4 median24800miles20247522
Age 4 P2517530miles20247522
Age 4 P7533845miles20247522
Age 5 median29496miles20246717
Age 5 P2520844miles20246717
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 5 P7539343miles20246717

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 23,830 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does high mileage mean more Volkswagen T-Cross MOT failures at the same age?

At ages 3–5, 9.4% of Volkswagen T-Cross models with under 40,000 miles failed first time, against 21.5% of those with 70,000 to 100,000 miles (2024, n = 20,317). Inside this age group, higher mileage goes with more failures.

bar · Volkswagen T-Cross · Age 3–5, <40k miles · 9.4 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen T-Cross: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3–5, <40k miles9.4% failed first time202420131
Age 3–5, 40-70k miles17.3% failed first time20243070
Age 3–5, 70-100k miles (rough estimate: 186 tests, 95% interval 16.2–28%)21.5% failed first time2024186

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 23,830 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Volkswagen T-Cross last?

0.1% of Volkswagen T-Cross models tested had reached 100,000 miles, and 0.0% had reached 150,000 (2024, n = 37).

line · Volkswagen T-Cross · 100,000 miles (rough estimate: 37 tests, 95% interval 0.1–0.1%) · 0.1 vs baseline · 2024
100,000 miles (rou: 0.1. 200,000 miles (rou: 0. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen T-Cross: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
100,000 miles (rough estimate: 37 tests, 95% interval 0.1–0.1%)0.1% of tested cars202437
150,000 miles (rough estimate: 3 tests, 95% interval 0.0–0.0%)0.0% of tested cars20243
200,000 miles (rough estimate: 1 tests, 95% interval 0.0–0.0%)0% of tested cars20241

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 23,830 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Volkswagen T-Cross driven more or less than average, and does that change the picture?

Matched on annual mileage as well as age, the Volkswagen T-Cross index is 82.8, against 72.6 on age alone (2019–2024, n = 23,830).

slope · Volkswagen T-Cross · Age and mileage adjusted index · 82.8 vs 72.6 · 2019–2024
Age and mileage adjusted index: 72.6 vs 82.8. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen T-Cross: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age and mileage adjusted index82.8index72.62019–202423830

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 23,830 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Volkswagen T-Cross fuel fails its MOT less?

All Volkswagen T-Cross models tested were petrol: 10.5% failed first time (2024, n = 23,304).

bar · Volkswagen T-Cross · Petrol · 10.5 vs other fuels · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen T-Cross: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Petrol10.5% fail first timeother fuels202423304

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 23,830 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Volkswagen T-Cross engine is best?

No Volkswagen T-Cross engine band clearly fails less or more for its age: the capacity bands are within 5 index points of each other or their 95% intervals overlap (2024, n = 23,830).

bar · Volkswagen T-Cross · Petrol 1.2–1.5 litre (rough estimate: 1,165 tests, 95% interval 74.5–109.2) · 90.3 vs 100 = model average · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen T-Cross: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Petrol 1.2–1.5 litre (rough estimate: 1,165 tests, 95% interval 74.5–109.2)90.3index vs model norm100 = model average20241165
Petrol under 1.0 litre100.1index vs model norm100 = model average202443195
Diesel 1.5–1.8 litre (rough estimate: 1,274 tests, 95% interval 87.2–120.4)102.6index vs model norm100 = model average20241274

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 23,830 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Where in Britain does the Volkswagen T-Cross fail its MOT most?

Volkswagen T-Cross fails first-time MOTs most in Ilford (IG): 20.5% against 9.9% across Britain for this model, both 2019–2024 (2024, n = 278).

First-time failure rates for the Volkswagen T-Cross range from 7.1% to 15.2% by area, before allowing for age: a narrower spread than for the typical model.

map · Volkswagen T-Cross · Ilford (IG) (rough estimate: 278 tests, 95% interval 16.2–25.6%) · 20.5 vs 10.6 · 2024
Scotland. N. England. Wales. London. S. West. % failing. 8%. 13%. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen T-Cross: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Ilford (IG) (rough estimate: 278 tests, 95% interval 16.2–25.6%)20.5% fail first time10.62024278
Kilmarnock (KA) (rough estimate: 302 tests, 95% interval 11.9–20.1%)15.6% fail first time10.62024302
Kirkcaldy (KY) (rough estimate: 414 tests, 95% interval 12.1–19.0%)15.2% fail first time10.62024414
Hereford (HR) (rough estimate: 201 tests, 95% interval 1.4–6.4%)3.0% fail first time10.62024201
Blackpool (FY) (rough estimate: 213 tests, 95% interval 2.6–8.4%)4.7% fail first time10.62024213
St Albans (AL) (rough estimate: 242 tests, 95% interval 3.2–9.0%)5.4% fail first time10.62024242
Glasgow (G)15.2% fail first time10.620241066
Motherwell (ML) (rough estimate: 317 tests, 95% interval 11.6–19.5%)15.1% fail first time10.62024317
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Leeds (LS) (rough estimate: 453 tests, 95% interval 11.8–18.4%)14.8% fail first time10.62024453
Galashiels (TD) (rough estimate: 102 tests, 95% interval 9.1–22.9%)14.7% fail first time10.62024102
Cambridge (CB) (rough estimate: 236 tests, 95% interval 10.1–19.0%)14.0% fail first time10.62024236
Truro (TR) (rough estimate: 247 tests, 95% interval 9.7–18.2%)13.4% fail first time10.62024247
Liverpool (L)13.2% fail first time10.62024559
Swansea (SA)12.9% fail first time10.62024610
Paisley (PA) (rough estimate: 318 tests, 95% interval 9.6–17.0%)12.9% fail first time10.62024318
Stoke-on-Trent (ST) (rough estimate: 394 tests, 95% interval 9.8–16.3%)12.7% fail first time10.62024394
Southampton (SO) (rough estimate: 444 tests, 95% interval 9.8–16.0%)12.6% fail first time10.62024444
Northampton (NN)12.4% fail first time10.62024588
Perth (PH) (rough estimate: 187 tests, 95% interval 8.3–17.8%)12.3% fail first time10.62024187
Portsmouth (PO)11.9% fail first time10.62024597
Bromley (BR) (rough estimate: 329 tests, 95% interval 8.8–15.8%)11.8% fail first time10.62024329
London E (E) (rough estimate: 153 tests, 95% interval 7.6–17.8%)11.8% fail first time10.62024153
Bristol (BS)11.8% fail first time10.62024630
Edinburgh (EH)11.7% fail first time10.62024951
Huddersfield (HD) (rough estimate: 283 tests, 95% interval 8.4–15.9%)11.7% fail first time10.62024283
Bolton (BL) (rough estimate: 463 tests, 95% interval 8.9–14.7%)11.4% fail first time10.62024463
Hemel Hempstead (HP)11.4% fail first time10.62024525
London SW (SW) (rough estimate: 350 tests, 95% interval 8.5–15.2%)11.4% fail first time10.62024350
Dartford (DA) (rough estimate: 423 tests, 95% interval 8.7–14.7%)11.3% fail first time10.62024423
Leicester (LE)11.3% fail first time10.62024626
Halifax (HX) (rough estimate: 115 tests, 95% interval 6.7–18.4%)11.3% fail first time10.62024115
Redhill (RH)11.1% fail first time10.62024524
Watford (WD) (rough estimate: 271 tests, 95% interval 7.9–15.4%)11.1% fail first time10.62024271
Stevenage (SG) (rough estimate: 337 tests, 95% interval 7.8–14.4%)10.7% fail first time10.62024337
Salisbury (SP) (rough estimate: 178 tests, 95% interval 6.9–16.1%)10.7% fail first time10.62024178
Swindon (SN) (rough estimate: 291 tests, 95% interval 7.6–14.7%)10.7% fail first time10.62024291
Aberdeen (AB)10.5% fail first time10.62024722
London NW (NW) (rough estimate: 352 tests, 95% interval 7.7–14.2%)10.5% fail first time10.62024352
London N (N) (rough estimate: 316 tests, 95% interval 7.5–14.3%)10.4% fail first time10.62024316
Cardiff (CF)10.4% fail first time10.62024797
London SE (SE) (rough estimate: 241 tests, 95% interval 7.1–14.9%)10.4% fail first time10.62024241
Torquay (TQ) (rough estimate: 251 tests, 95% interval 7.2–14.7%)10.4% fail first time10.62024251
Birmingham (B)10.3% fail first time10.620241102
Brighton (BN)10.3% fail first time10.62024629
Reading (RG)10.3% fail first time10.62024582
Durham (DH) (rough estimate: 369 tests, 95% interval 7.6–13.8%)10.3% fail first time10.62024369
Plymouth (PL) (rough estimate: 321 tests, 95% interval 7.4–14.1%)10.3% fail first time10.62024321
Darlington (DL) (rough estimate: 409 tests, 95% interval 7.7–13.6%)10.3% fail first time10.62024409
Bath (BA) (rough estimate: 439 tests, 95% interval 7.7–13.4%)10.3% fail first time10.62024439
Guildford (GU)10.2% fail first time10.62024703
Medway (ME)10.2% fail first time10.62024511
Norwich (NR)10.2% fail first time10.62024511
Blackburn (BB) (rough estimate: 319 tests, 95% interval 7.2–13.8%)10.0% fail first time10.62024319
Newport (NP) (rough estimate: 345 tests, 95% interval 7.1–13.5%)9.9% fail first time10.62024345
Dundee (DD) (rough estimate: 346 tests, 95% interval 7.1–13.4%)9.8% fail first time10.62024346
York (YO)9.8% fail first time10.62024509
Wigan (WN) (rough estimate: 277 tests, 95% interval 6.8–13.8%)9.8% fail first time10.62024277
Carlisle (CA) (rough estimate: 267 tests, 95% interval 6.7–13.9%)9.7% fail first time10.62024267
Oxford (OX)9.7% fail first time10.62024608
Hull (HU) (rough estimate: 281 tests, 95% interval 6.7–13.6%)9.6% fail first time10.62024281
Croydon (CR) (rough estimate: 323 tests, 95% interval 6.8–13.3%)9.6% fail first time10.62024323
Enfield (EN) (rough estimate: 167 tests, 95% interval 6.0–15.0%)9.6% fail first time10.62024167
Ipswich (IP) (rough estimate: 450 tests, 95% interval 7.0–12.4%)9.3% fail first time10.62024450
Newcastle (NE)9.3% fail first time10.620241004
Canterbury (CT) (rough estimate: 316 tests, 95% interval 6.5–12.9%)9.2% fail first time10.62024316
Stockport (SK)9.1% fail first time10.62024593
Sheffield (S)9.1% fail first time10.62024814
Chelmsford (CM)9.0% fail first time10.62024632
Lincoln (LN) (rough estimate: 203 tests, 95% interval 5.7–13.6%)8.9% fail first time10.62024203
Harrogate (HG) (rough estimate: 216 tests, 95% interval 5.7–13.3%)8.8% fail first time10.62024216
Manchester (M) (rough estimate: 489 tests, 95% interval 6.6–11.6%)8.8% fail first time10.62024489
Warrington (WA)8.8% fail first time10.62024558
Wakefield (WF) (rough estimate: 336 tests, 95% interval 6.1–12.1%)8.6% fail first time10.62024336
Nottingham (NG)8.4% fail first time10.62024663
Lancaster (LA) (rough estimate: 368 tests, 95% interval 6.0–11.7%)8.4% fail first time10.62024368
Gloucester (GL) (rough estimate: 421 tests, 95% interval 6.0–11.3%)8.3% fail first time10.62024421
Shrewsbury (SY) (rough estimate: 229 tests, 95% interval 5.4–12.6%)8.3% fail first time10.62024229
Taunton (TA) (rough estimate: 217 tests, 95% interval 5.3–12.7%)8.3% fail first time10.62024217
Telford (TF) (rough estimate: 133 tests, 95% interval 4.7–14.2%)8.3% fail first time10.62024133
Luton (LU) (rough estimate: 146 tests, 95% interval 4.8–13.8%)8.2% fail first time10.62024146
Cleveland (TS) (rough estimate: 355 tests, 95% interval 5.7–11.5%)8.2% fail first time10.62024355
Peterborough (PE)8.1% fail first time10.62024617
Oldham (OL) (rough estimate: 247 tests, 95% interval 5.3–12.2%)8.1% fail first time10.62024247
Tonbridge (TN)8.1% fail first time10.62024655
Milton Keynes (MK) (rough estimate: 441 tests, 95% interval 5.8–10.8%)7.9% fail first time10.62024441
Kingston upon Thames (KT) (rough estimate: 494 tests, 95% interval 5.8–10.6%)7.9% fail first time10.62024494
Slough (SL) (rough estimate: 320 tests, 95% interval 5.3–11.3%)7.8% fail first time10.62024320
Chester (CH)7.7% fail first time10.62024531
Derby (DE)7.7% fail first time10.62024558
Doncaster (DN)7.7% fail first time10.62024509
Bradford (BD) (rough estimate: 486 tests, 95% interval 5.6–10.3%)7.6% fail first time10.62024486
Worcester (WR) (rough estimate: 388 tests, 95% interval 5.3–10.5%)7.5% fail first time10.62024388
Colchester (CO) (rough estimate: 242 tests, 95% interval 4.8–11.5%)7.4% fail first time10.62024242
Inverness (IV) (rough estimate: 290 tests, 95% interval 4.8–10.8%)7.2% fail first time10.62024290
Walsall (WS) (rough estimate: 181 tests, 95% interval 4.2–11.9%)7.2% fail first time10.62024181
Coventry (CV)7.1% fail first time10.62024644
Dorchester (DT) (rough estimate: 213 tests, 95% interval 4.3–11.3%)7.0% fail first time10.62024213
Twickenham (TW) (rough estimate: 356 tests, 95% interval 4.8–10.2%)7.0% fail first time10.62024356
Romford (RM) (rough estimate: 344 tests, 95% interval 4.7–10.2%)7.0% fail first time10.62024344
Falkirk (FK) (rough estimate: 208 tests, 95% interval 4.1–11.0%)6.7% fail first time10.62024208
Harrow (HA) (rough estimate: 284 tests, 95% interval 4.3–10.2%)6.7% fail first time10.62024284
Sunderland (SR) (rough estimate: 240 tests, 95% interval 4.1–10.6%)6.7% fail first time10.62024240
Dudley (DY) (rough estimate: 256 tests, 95% interval 4.2–10.4%)6.6% fail first time10.62024256
Southend-on-Sea (SS) (rough estimate: 347 tests, 95% interval 4.5–9.8%)6.6% fail first time10.62024347
Bournemouth (BH) (rough estimate: 423 tests, 95% interval 4.6–9.4%)6.6% fail first time10.62024423
Llandudno (LL) (rough estimate: 484 tests, 95% interval 4.4–8.7%)6.2% fail first time10.62024484
Exeter (EX) (rough estimate: 399 tests, 95% interval 4.1–8.8%)6.0% fail first time10.62024399
Crewe (CW) (rough estimate: 306 tests, 95% interval 3.8–9.1%)5.9% fail first time10.62024306
Preston (PR) (rough estimate: 467 tests, 95% interval 4.0–8.3%)5.8% fail first time10.62024467
Wolverhampton (WV) (rough estimate: 263 tests, 95% interval 3.5–9.2%)5.7% fail first time10.62024263

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 23,830 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does a Volkswagen T-Cross rust more than average?

Allowing for age, Volkswagen T-Cross MOTs record corrosion failures at 0.0 times the national rate: 0.02% of tests against 0.77% (2024 + geographic layers, n = 23,829).

Computed, not measured.

slope · Volkswagen T-Cross · Salt belt susceptibility · 0.0 vs 1 · 2024 + geographic layers
Salt belt susceptibility: 1 vs 0. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen T-Cross: the numbers behind this answer (2024 + geographic layers)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Salt belt susceptibility0.0ratio estimate12024 + geographic layers23829

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 + geographic layers · n = 23,830 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is a Volkswagen T-Cross ULEZ compliant?

All Volkswagen T-Cross models tested are likely ULEZ-compliant, judged from fuel type and first-use date; check a specific car with TfL's vehicle checker (2024).

Computed, not measured.

stacked · Volkswagen T-Cross · Likely compliant · 100 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen T-Cross: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Likely compliant100% estimate202423830

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 23,830 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do six years of MOTs show about owning a Volkswagen T-Cross?

Of failed Volkswagen T-Cross MOTs, 51.0% were retested the same day and a further 47.5% within 10 days; the median failed car passed its retest after 0 days (2019–2024, n = 3,580).

bar · Volkswagen T-Cross · Same-day retest · 51.0 vs failed initial tests · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen T-Cross: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Same-day retest51.0%failed initial tests2019–20243580
Retest within 10 days47.5%failed initial tests2019–20243580
Clean MOT streak34%observed chains2019–20247255
Repeat advisory2.6%observed chains2019–20247255
Decreasing odometer0.2% mileage anomalyobserved chains2019–202414636

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 23,830 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is low mileage better for a Volkswagen T-Cross?

Volkswagen T-Cross models aged 5 to 5 doing under 5,000 miles a year failed first time in 7.1% of tests, against 18.3% for those doing 8,000 to 12,000 miles (2019–2024, n = 2,481).

bullet · Volkswagen T-Cross · Low-use first-time failure · 7.1 vs 18.3 · 2019–2024
Low-use first-time failure: 7.1 vs 18.3. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen T-Cross: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Low-use first-time failure7.1%18.32019–20242481
Low-use gap-11.2percentage points8–12k miles2019–20242481

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 23,830 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many years is a Volkswagen T-Cross likely to last?

Volkswagen T-Cross models aged 5 are forecast to keep taking MOTs for at least 0.5 more years; the survival curve is observed only until age 5, so the true figure is likely higher.

Computed, not measured.

Forecast, not a prediction for a particular car.

bar · Volkswagen T-Cross · Age 5 (at least; observed only until age 5) · 0.5 vs baseline · survival forecast
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen T-Cross: the numbers behind this answer (survival forecast)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 5 (at least; observed only until age 5)0.5years forecastsurvival forecast0

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: survival forecast · n = 23,830 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Volkswagen T-Cross models are still on the road?

In 2024, for every 100 Volkswagen T-Cross models tested at ages 4 to 6, about 64 were tested at age 5 (2024, n = 6,717).

line · Volkswagen T-Cross · Age 3 (at least as many as at ages 4–6) · 100 vs baseline · 2024
Age 3 (at least as: 100. Age 5: 64.1. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen T-Cross: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline202423568
Age 4 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline202414253
Age 564.1% of age 4–6 baseline20246717

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 23,830 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

If a Volkswagen T-Cross fails, does it fail again?

12.3% of Volkswagen T-Cross models that failed an MOT failed the next one too, against 10.4% after a pass (2019–2024, n = 512). The failure most likely to come back is brakes: 19.3% of those fails recurred at the next MOT.

bullet · Volkswagen T-Cross · Repeat after fail · 12.3 vs 10.4 · 2019–2024
Repeat after fail: 12.3 vs 10.4. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen T-Cross: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Repeat after fail12.3%10.42019–2024512

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 23,830 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Volkswagen T-Cross faults come together?

On Volkswagen T-Cross models, seat belts and supplementary restraint systems and visibility failures turn up together 5.6 times as often as chance would predict (2024, n = 20).

Volkswagen T-Cross: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Visibility (rough estimate: 20 tests, 95% interval 3.4–8.7)5.6liftexpected joint rate202420
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Visibility (rough estimate: 50 tests, 95% interval 3.5–6.2)4.7liftexpected joint rate202450
Brakes + Tyres (rough estimate: 222 tests, 95% interval 3.7–4.9)4.3liftexpected joint rate2024222
Brakes + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 52 tests, 95% interval 3.1–5.5)4.2liftexpected joint rate202452
Brakes + Visibility (rough estimate: 134 tests, 95% interval 3.0–4.3)3.6liftexpected joint rate2024134
Tyres + Visibility (rough estimate: 134 tests, 95% interval 2.5–3.6)3.0liftexpected joint rate2024134
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Tyres (rough estimate: 44 tests, 95% interval 2.2–4.0)3.0liftexpected joint rate202444
Steering + Visibility (rough estimate: 46 tests, 95% interval 2.0–3.7)2.8liftexpected joint rate202446
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Steering + Tyres (rough estimate: 40 tests, 95% interval 1.2–2.4)1.7liftexpected joint rate202440
Brakes + Steering (rough estimate: 30 tests, 95% interval 1.1–2.2)1.6liftexpected joint rate202430
Brakes + Noise, emissions and leaks (seen together; too few for a multiplier)19tests with both202419
Noise, emissions and leaks + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)19tests with both202419
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier)18tests with both202418
Brakes + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)16tests with both202416
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)15tests with both202415
Noise, emissions and leaks + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)13tests with both202413
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)12tests with both202412
Body, chassis, structure + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)10tests with both202410
Brakes + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier)10tests with both202410
Suspension + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)10tests with both202410
Body, chassis, structure + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)8tests with both20248
Identification of the vehicle + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)8tests with both20248
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Noise, emissions and leaks (seen together; too few for a multiplier)8tests with both20248
Brakes + Identification of the vehicle (seen together; too few for a multiplier)7tests with both20247
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier)6tests with both20246
Noise, emissions and leaks + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier)6tests with both20246
Body, chassis, structure + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (seen together; too few for a multiplier)5tests with both20245
Identification of the vehicle + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)5tests with both20245
Suspension + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)5tests with both20245

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 23,830 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Has the Volkswagen T-Cross had safety recalls?

DVSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns matched to the Volkswagen T-Cross; check whether yours has been fixed, using its registration number.

Volkswagen T-Cross: the numbers behind this answer (DVSA register)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
DVSA recall campaigns matched2campaignsDVSA registerDVSA register23830

Source: DVSA register; recall effect covers 11 of 761 models · Window: DVSA register · n = 23,830 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What does a Volkswagen T-Cross cost to run in a fleet?

Of every 100 Volkswagen T-Cross models tested at age 5, about 12 failed the MOT first time. These are one-year rates for different cars tested in the same year, not a fleet followed over time (2024).

Volkswagen T-Cross: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 39.2% fail first time20249181
Age 410.6% fail first time20247522
Age 512.5% fail first time20246717

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 23,830 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does the Volkswagen T-Cross fail inspections in other countries too?

In the Netherlands, 21.7% of Volkswagen T-Cross models failed their periodic roadworthiness inspection, against 50.8% for all cars there (2024 by country, n = 6,001 inspections).

Inspections abroad point the same way: in Finland and the Netherlands the Volkswagen T-Cross also fails less often than the national average.

bullet · Volkswagen T-Cross · Finland · 10.5 vs 26.3 · 2024 by country
Finland: 10.5 vs 26.3. Netherlands: 21.7 vs 50.8. Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen T-Cross: the numbers behind this answer (2024 by country)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Finland10.5% failed26.32024 by country1041
Netherlands21.7% failed50.82024 by country6001

Source: Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models · Window: 2024 by country · n = 23,830 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV · licences and full notice

Does the month of a Volkswagen T-Cross MOT matter?

Volkswagen T-Cross models fail first time most in December (10.2%, against 29.3% for all cars that month) and least in March (9.4%) (2024, n = 23,830).

The month of the MOT makes little difference for the Volkswagen T-Cross.

line · Volkswagen T-Cross · January · 9.5 vs 31.1 · 2024
January: 9.5. December: 10.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Volkswagen T-Cross: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
January9.5% fail first time31.120242173
February10.2% fail first time30.020242441
March9.4% fail first time28.320242837
April9.8% fail first time29.820242783
May9.6% fail first time28.820243467
June10.0% fail first time28.120245150
July9.9% fail first time29.320244774
August9.8% fail first time29.220244726
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
September9.6% fail first time28.220245215
October10.1% fail first time30.320244636
November10.1% fail first time30.620244211
December10.2% fail first time29.320243256

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 23,830 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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What have dealers been told about the Volkswagen T-Cross? (US market)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 211 of 761 models). 23,830 initial Volkswagen T-Cross tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: NHTSA, US market; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA · n = 23,830 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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Real-world MPG against the official figure (manufacturer level)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 19 of 761 models). 23,830 initial Volkswagen T-Cross tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: European Commission OBFCM; covers 19 of 761 models · Window: 2021+ cohorts · n = 23,830 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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How to cite this page

MOT Risk Index (2026). Volkswagen T-Cross MOT statistics 2024 (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 24 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/volkswagen-t-cross/

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Volkswagen T-Cross MOT: quick answers

What is the Volkswagen T-Cross first-time MOT pass rate?

89.4% of first attempts passed in 2024 (23,830 tests). Retests after repair are excluded; cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) are shown separately.

Why does this number differ from other sites?

Other sites may count retests or all attempts. This page uses 23,830 primary tests: 10.56% failed first time and 91.0% passed when cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) count as passes. The age-adjusted MOT Risk Index 79.2 is shown separately.