MOT reliability

Volkswagen T-cross active tsi

987 vehicles · 2,130 completed MOT tests analysed

94%

MOT pass rate

Based on 987 Volkswagen T-cross active tsi vehicles and 2,130 completed MOT tests, the Volkswagen T-cross active tsi has an overall 94% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 28,887 miles.

987

Vehicles

2,130

MOT tests

6,972

Avg miles / year

0.8

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Volkswagen T-cross active tsi problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Volkswagen T-cross active tsi MOT tests:

Brakes39%
Tyres, wheels & suspension38%
Other15%
Steering4%
Visibility3%
Lamps & electrical2%
Identification & plates1%
Emissions & nuisance0%

Volkswagen T-cross active tsi pass rate by age

How the Volkswagen T-cross active tsi's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
2	76	92%
3	1,051	94%
4	884	93%
5	95	93%

Fuel types: Petrol (986), Other (1)

Most common Volkswagen T-cross active tsi MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Volkswagen T-cross active tsi MOT tests:

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (105 times)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (100 times)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (100 times)
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (55 times)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (51 times)
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (49 times)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (35 times)
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (31 times)
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (27 times)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i)) (26 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (25 times)
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (25 times)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre (22 times)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (20 times)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (20 times)

Volkswagen T-cross active tsi pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2022	534	1,127	93%	29,078
2021	422	979	94%	28,748

Volkswagen T-cross active tsi reliability FAQ

Across 987 Volkswagen T-cross active tsi vehicles in our MOT data, 94% pass the MOT (a 6% failure rate), with about 0.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Volkswagen T-cross active tsi MOT issues are: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)); Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)); Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)).

The typical Volkswagen T-cross active tsi in our data has covered around 28,887 miles.

Compare the Volkswagen T-cross active tsi

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