Volkswagen T-Cross common problems by mileage
What UK MOT testers flag on the Volkswagen T-Cross at each age and mileage, compared with all cars.
In 14,676 UK MOT tests of the Volkswagen T-Cross in 2023, the problem that most sets it apart from other cars is brake pads (less than 1.5 mm thick): recorded on 3.9% of tests of 2020–2022 cars at 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km), 3× the rate for all cars of that age and mileage. Other stand-out issues: brake pads (wearing thin) (2.8×); brake discs (worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened) (2.4×); tyres (slightly damaged/cracking or perishing) (2.6×). The most common reasons a Volkswagen T-Cross fails its MOT are brake pads (less than 1.5 mm thick); tyres (a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords).
Last updated: · Source: DVSA anonymised MOT data 2023
What stands out on the Volkswagen T-Cross
Parts that MOT testers flag clearly more often on the Volkswagen T-Cross than on all cars of the same age at the same mileage (at least 1.5× the rate and 3% of tests).
| Issue | Type | First used | Mileage | Share of tests | All cars this age | Ratio | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick | MOT fail | 2020–2022 | 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) | 3.9% | 1.3% | 3× | 3,077 |
| Brake pads: wearing thin | Advisory | 2020–2022 | 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.8× | 4,474 |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened | Advisory | 2019–2021 | 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) | 7.2% | 3% | 2.4× | 7,108 |
| Tyres (condition): slightly damaged/cracking or perishing | Advisory | 2019–2021 | 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 10% | 4% | 2.6× | 955 |
Volkswagen T-Cross by mileage (2019–2021 cars)
The most-tested first-use years. For each mileage band: how many MOT tests, the most common item, and the item that stands out most against other cars.
| Mileage | Tests | Most common | Stands out |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) | 7,108 | Tyres (condition): slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (7.5%) | Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (7.2%, 2.4×) |
| 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) | 6,485 | Brake pads: wearing thin (14%) | Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick (3.1%, 2.2×) |
| 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 955 | Brake pads: wearing thin (15%) | Tyres (condition): slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (10%, 2.6×) |
Volkswagen T-Cross by first-use year
| First used | Tests | Biggest stand-out issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 6,731 | Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened at 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) (2.4×) |
| 2020 | 7,620 | Tyres (condition): slightly damaged/cracking or perishing at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) (2.6×) |
| 2021 | 319 | Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick at 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) (3×) |
How these numbers are made
From the DVSA anonymised MOT data for 2023: every normal MOT test of a car in Great Britain, with its mileage and every advisory and failure item. For each first-use year (pooled with the years either side) and 20,000-mile band we count the share of tests where a part was recorded, and compare it with the same share for every car of that age at that mileage. A cell is shown only with 300 or more tests. Advisories are tester notes, not failures. Figures describe UK-market cars; engines and equipment can differ in other countries.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA anonymised MOT data, 2023).
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the Volkswagen T-Cross?
In 14,676 UK MOT tests of the Volkswagen T-Cross in 2023, the problem that most sets it apart from other cars is brake pads (less than 1.5 mm thick): recorded on 3.9% of tests of 2020–2022 cars at 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km), 3× the rate for all cars of that age and mileage. Other stand-out issues: brake pads (wearing thin) (2.8×); brake discs (worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened) (2.4×); tyres (slightly damaged/cracking or perishing) (2.6×). The most common reasons a Volkswagen T-Cross fails its MOT are brake pads (less than 1.5 mm thick); tyres (a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords).
Why do Volkswagen T-Crosss fail the MOT?
Across 14,676 MOT tests in 2023, the most common failure items on the Volkswagen T-Cross were brake pads (less than 1.5 mm thick) (3.3% of tests); tyres (a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords) (2.1% of tests).
At what mileage do Volkswagen T-Cross problems start?
The clearest Volkswagen T-Cross-specific issue, brake pads (less than 1.5 mm thick), peaks against other cars at 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) on 2020–2022 cars (3.9% of tests vs 1.3% for all cars that age).
Where does this Volkswagen T-Cross data come from?
From the UK government's anonymised MOT test data (DVSA, 2023, Open Government Licence v3.0): 14,676 tests of the Volkswagen T-Cross. VinSnap shows the same numbers for your own car's age and mileage in the app.