2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Volkswagen T-Cross MOT pass rate and common faults

6,588 MOT tests in 2024. 87.4% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time87.4%
Failed or needed repairs12.6%
Typical mileage at test29,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 6,588 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.4%
    194 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.2%
    103 marked dangerous
  4. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.9%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.9%
    89 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.8%
    94 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.6%
    54 marked dangerous
  8. Rear fog lamp: not working0.6%
  9. Track rod end: ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.6%
  10. Service brake performance: excessively fluctuating0.6%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres5.6%
  2. Brakes4.7%
  3. Lights & electrics2.0%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.5%
  5. Steering0.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.7%
  7. Suspension0.4%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure18.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.8%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.0%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm8.3%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt3.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2019 Volkswagen T-Cross?

In 2024, 87.4% of 2019 Volkswagen T-Cross cars passed their MOT first time, across 6,588 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Volkswagen T-Cross?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2019 Volkswagen T-Cross reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).