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Volkswagen Polo vs Volkswagen T-cross black edition tsi s-a: reliability comparison

MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.

Volkswagen Polo
73%
MOT pass rate · 1,167,422 vehicles
Volkswagen T-cross black edition tsi s-a
94%
MOT pass rate · 3,399 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Volkswagen T-cross black edition tsi s-a is the more reliable of the two — 94% pass first time versus 73%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

Head to head

Measure Volkswagen Polo Volkswagen T-cross black edition tsi s-a
MOT pass rate 73% 94% ✓
MOT failure rate 27% 6% ✓
Faults & advisories per test 2.0 0.8 ✓
Dangerous-fault share 2% ✓ 4%
Average mileage 88,804 mi 23,290 mi
Sample size (vehicles) 1,167,422 3,399

Most common faults

Volkswagen Polo

  1. Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  2. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  3. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  6. Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Volkswagen T-cross black edition tsi s-a

  1. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Reliability FAQ

On MOT pass rate, the Volkswagen T-cross black edition tsi s-a is the more reliable of the two — 94% pass first time versus 73%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.

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Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.