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. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.4%
  10. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened0.4%
    39 marked dangerous

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%

Is it getting worse with age?

The same 2020 Volkswagen T-Cross cars, tested one year apart.

2023 pass rate (age 3)90.3%7,620 tests
2024 pass rate (age 4)89.4%7,270 tests
Change in one year−0.9 pointsaverage car: −0.8 points

All cars pass less often as they get older. The 2020 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 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).

Is the 2020 Volkswagen T-Cross getting worse with age?

In 2023, 90.3% passed first time. In 2024, 89.4% passed (−0.9 points). An average car that age changed by −0.8 points, so the 2020 Volkswagen T-Cross is ageing about the same as average.