Volkswagen T-Cross Se Tdi
From 254 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, number plate showing an incorrect registration and a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 8 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 | 8 |
| number plate showing an incorrect registration | 6 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 5 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 5 |
| a tyre not fitted in compliance with the manufacturers sidewall instruction | 2 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 2 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 2 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 1 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 1 |
| an obstruction significantly affecting the driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen or an obligatory external mirror not visible | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 54.5% of T-Cross Se Tdi failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 0% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £75.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 85.6% | number plate showing an incorrect registration, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all T-Cross Se Tdis tested had between 26,017 and 44,038 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 33,667 median miles, the T-Cross Se Tdi has 0.034 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 Se Tdi MOT pass rate?
The Volkswagen T-Cross Se Tdi has a 88.6% MOT pass rate based on 254 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volkswagen T-Cross Se Tdi?
The most common MOT failure on the Volkswagen T-Cross Se Tdi is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 8 failures. Other common issues include number plate showing an incorrect registration.
What is the typical mileage of a Volkswagen T-Cross Se Tdi at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volkswagen T-Cross Se Tdi is 33,667 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 26,017 and 44,038 miles.
Buying a used T-Cross Se Tdi?
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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