Volkswagen T-Cross Sel Tsi Evo S-A
From 317 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, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a tyre has a lump and bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 4 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 | 4 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 3 |
| a tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber | 2 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | 2 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 1 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 1 |
| parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment | 1 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 1 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 1 |
| seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 95% | a tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all T-Cross Sel Tsi Evo S-As tested had between 12,155 and 26,194 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 18,099 median miles, the T-Cross Sel Tsi Evo S-A has 0.03 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 Sel Tsi Evo S-A MOT pass rate?
The Volkswagen T-Cross Sel Tsi Evo S-A has a 94.6% MOT pass rate based on 317 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volkswagen T-Cross Sel Tsi Evo S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Volkswagen T-Cross Sel Tsi Evo S-A is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 4 failures. Other common issues include the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Volkswagen T-Cross Sel Tsi Evo S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volkswagen T-Cross Sel Tsi Evo S-A is 18,099 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 12,155 and 26,194 miles.
Buying a used T-Cross Sel Tsi Evo S-A?
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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