Volkswagen T-Cross United Tsi S-A
From 553 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, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen and a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 11 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 | 11 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 3 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 3 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 3 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 3 |
| brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured | 2 |
| 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 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 2 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 2 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | 2 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 91.9% | a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all T-Cross United Tsi S-As tested had between 13,950 and 26,602 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 17,661 median miles, the T-Cross United Tsi S-A has 0.045 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 United Tsi S-A MOT pass rate?
The Volkswagen T-Cross United Tsi S-A has a 92% MOT pass rate based on 553 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volkswagen T-Cross United Tsi S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Volkswagen T-Cross United Tsi S-A is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 11 failures. Other common issues include wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen.
What is the typical mileage of a Volkswagen T-Cross United Tsi S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volkswagen T-Cross United Tsi S-A is 17,661 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 13,950 and 26,602 miles.
Buying a used T-Cross United Tsi 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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