In 2025, 23,761 Volkswagen T-Cross cars had a regular MOT in Great Britain. 88% passed first time, compared with 86% for all cars of the same ages, which makes the T-Cross about average. Adjusted for age, it ranks 108 of the 217 most-tested car models.
That comparison matters: older cars fail more often, so a raw pass rate flatters models that are mostly young. We compare each model against every car on the road at the same age.
Pass rate by age
At 3 years old, 92% of T-Crosss passed first time (all cars that age: 88%). By 6 years, that figure is 83% (all cars: 84%). It beats the average car at every age with enough data, from 3 to 3 years.
Volkswagen T-Cross All cars of that age
| Age | Tests | T-Cross passed first time | All cars | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | 3,652 | 92% | 88% | 23,267 |
| 4 years | 6,522 | 90% | 87% | 29,054 |
| 5 years | 6,790 | 87% | 86% | 33,326 |
| 6 years | 6,560 | 83% | 84% | 37,632 |
What fails most on a Volkswagen T-Cross
No single area stands out: the T-Cross fails on each part of the test at roughly the rate you would expect. It does comparatively well on suspension and lights and electrics.
Share of T-Cross tests failing on this area Average car
The six most common failure items
| Failure item | Area | Share of tests |
|---|---|---|
| A tyre seriously damaged | Tyres | 3.0% |
| A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | Brakes | 2.9% |
| Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | Steering | 1.8% |
| Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | Visibility | 1.2% |
| Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | Tyres | 1.0% |
| The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | Lights and electrics | 0.9% |
What to check when buying a used T-Cross
Based on where the T-Cross fails more often than other cars, these are the checks worth making before you buy:
- Seat belts and airbags: Pull every belt out fully and let it retract, check the buckles latch, and make sure the airbag light goes out after starting. More
- Steering: Feel for play or knocking through the wheel, and check power-steering fluid isn’t leaking. More
- Tyres: Check tread across the whole width (uneven wear hints at alignment or suspension faults), and look for cuts, bulges and mismatched brands. Repair guide
Then check the individual car: its own MOT history will show whether it follows the pattern. A car with repeated advisories in the same weak area is more likely to fail its next test.
Check a specific T-Cross
Enter the registration to see its full MOT history, mileage record and reliability score, compared with these figures.
Check a T-CrossFrequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for a Volkswagen T-Cross?
In 2025, 88% of Volkswagen T-Cross cars passed their MOT first time, across 23,761 tests. Cars of the same ages averaged 86%.
What do Volkswagen T-Cross cars most often fail their MOT on?
The most common failure items were: a tyre seriously damaged (3.0% of tests); a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm (2.9% of tests); steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (1.8% of tests).
Other Volkswagen models
Volkswagen Golf (73%), Volkswagen Polo (66%), Volkswagen Transporter (66%), Volkswagen Tiguan (78%), Volkswagen Passat (71%), Volkswagen Caddy (68%). All Volkswagen models
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2025 (class 4 normal tests; first-time pass means passed with no faults fixed at the test). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.