VOLKSWAGEN T-CROSS MOT pass rate
91.7% of 35,429 VOLKSWAGEN T-CROSS MOT tests pass.
The T-CROSS passes its MOT 91.7% of the time — well above the average across all VOLKSWAGEN models, which sits at 79.0%.
The VOLKSWAGEN T-CROSS passes its MOT 91.7% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate eases gradually with age, from 93.2% at 0–3 years to 91.0% at 3–6 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 93.2% | 11,224 | 21,455 miles |
| 3–6 years | 91.0% | 24,203 | 28,378 miles |
| 6–10 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | too few tests (2) | 2 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the VOLKSWAGEN T-CROSS
The most common reason the VOLKSWAGEN T-CROSS fails its MOT is brakes — present in 40.6% of failed tests, most often logged as "Less than 1.5 mm thick".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 40.6% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Tyres | 39.3% | Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 16.2% | Not working |
| Visibility | 12.9% | Not working |
| Steering | 3.0% | Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 3.0% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.7% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Identification of the vehicle | 2.3% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Suspension | 1.8% | Fractured or broken |
| Road Wheels | 1.0% | Fixing missing |
Related VOLKSWAGEN models
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF — 80.7% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO — 74.5% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER — 74.6% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN — 86.7% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT — 76.9% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN CADDY — 76.6% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the VOLKSWAGEN T-CROSS?
- 91.7% of VOLKSWAGEN T-CROSS MOT tests pass, based on 35,429 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the VOLKSWAGEN T-CROSS?
- The most common reason the VOLKSWAGEN T-CROSS fails its MOT is brakes — present in 40.6% of failed tests, most often logged as "Less than 1.5 mm thick".
- Does this show the VOLKSWAGEN T-CROSS's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the VOLKSWAGEN service history guide for how to check and keep one.