2020 · 4 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2020 Volkswagen T-Cross MOT pass rate and common faults

7,270 MOT tests in 2024. 89.4% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time89.4%
Failed or needed repairs10.6%
Typical mileage at test25,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 7,270 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.0%
    201 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%
  3. Rear fog lamp: not working0.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.7%
    69 marked dangerous
  5. Service brake performance: excessively fluctuating0.7%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.7%
    67 marked dangerous
  7. Washers: not working0.6%
  8. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.6%
  9. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened0.4%
    39 marked dangerous
  10. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes4.4%
  2. Tyres4.0%
  3. Lights & electrics2.0%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.6%
  5. Emissions & leaks0.5%
  6. Seat belts & airbags0.3%
  7. Suspension0.2%
  8. Steering0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.1%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.6%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.7%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm8.4%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt2.0%

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 2020 Volkswagen T-Cross?

In 2024, 89.4% of 2020 Volkswagen T-Cross cars passed their MOT first time, across 7,270 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 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; rear fog lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2020 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).