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%

Is it getting worse with age?

The same 2019 Volkswagen T-Cross cars, tested one year apart.

2023 pass rate (age 4)89.6%6,731 tests
2024 pass rate (age 5)87.4%6,588 tests
Change in one year−2.2 pointsaverage car: −1.4 points

All cars pass less often as they get older. The 2019 Volkswagen T-Cross is ageing about the same as an average car.

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).

Is the 2019 Volkswagen T-Cross getting worse with age?

In 2023, 89.6% passed first time. In 2024, 87.4% passed (−2.2 points). An average car that age changed by −1.4 points, so the 2019 Volkswagen T-Cross is ageing about the same as average.