Volkswagen T-Cross Active Tsi
From 702 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm and windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 6 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 6 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 6 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 5 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 3 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 3 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 3 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | 2 |
| steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated | 2 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 1 |
| number plate inscription missing or illegible | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 94.8% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage |
| 2021 | 95.1% | a tyre seriously damaged, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all T-Cross Active Tsis tested had between 15,189 and 25,934 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 20,970 median miles, the T-Cross Active Tsi has 0.024 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Volkswagen models
| Volkswagen Golf | 79.1% |
| Volkswagen Polo | 73.8% |
| Volkswagen Transporter | 73.8% |
| Volkswagen Tiguan | 84.6% |
| Volkswagen Passat | 76.9% |
Common questions
What is the Volkswagen T-Cross Active Tsi MOT pass rate?
The Volkswagen T-Cross Active Tsi has a 95% MOT pass rate based on 702 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volkswagen T-Cross Active Tsi?
The most common MOT failure on the Volkswagen T-Cross Active Tsi is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 6 failures. Other common issues include a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.
What is the typical mileage of a Volkswagen T-Cross Active Tsi at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volkswagen T-Cross Active Tsi is 20,970 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 15,189 and 25,934 miles.
Buying a used T-Cross Active Tsi?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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