Volkswagen T-Cross reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 29,778 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 29,778 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 89% of Volkswagen T-Cross cars aged 4 to 7 years pass their MOT first time — ahead of the 85% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on suspension and body & structure.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the T-Cross tends to fail
Share of Volkswagen T-Cross cars aged 4 to 7 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Holds up better than average on suspension, body & structure, emissions & leaks.
Common questions
Is the Volkswagen T-Cross reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Volkswagen T-Cross holds up well for its age: 89% of examples aged 4 to 7 years pass first time, against a 85% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 64% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Volkswagen T-Cross?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Volkswagen T-Cross in 2024: up to 3 years, 91%; and 4 to 7 years, 89%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Volkswagen T-Cross MOT?
For Volkswagen T-Cross cars aged up to 3 years, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are brakes (2.6% of tests vs 1% fleet).