Volkswagen T-Cross Black Edition Tsi
From 478 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, caused 7 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 brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 7 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 6 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 6 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 2 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 2 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured and affecting the driver's view of the road or of an obligatory external mirror | 1 |
| seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended | 1 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 1 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 93% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all T-Cross Black Edition Tsis tested had between 15,658 and 27,464 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 20,454 median miles, the T-Cross Black Edition Tsi has 0.032 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 Black Edition Tsi MOT pass rate?
The Volkswagen T-Cross Black Edition Tsi has a 93.5% MOT pass rate based on 478 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volkswagen T-Cross Black Edition Tsi?
The most common MOT failure on the Volkswagen T-Cross Black Edition Tsi is a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, which caused 7 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Volkswagen T-Cross Black Edition Tsi at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volkswagen T-Cross Black Edition Tsi is 20,454 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 15,658 and 27,464 miles.
Buying a used T-Cross Black Edition 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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