Volkswagen T Cross Active TSI S A (2021)
2021 Volkswagen T Cross Active TSI S A
CarHunch analysed 335 real MOT records for the 2021 Volkswagen T Cross Active TSI S A. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2021 VW T-Cross Active TSI delivers an excellent 94% first-time MOT pass rate, well above the UK average of 80%, suggesting strong build quality and reliability across the board. Only 7.2% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low and well below concerning thresholds.
At 22,000 miles median for a three-year-old car, these vehicles are running well within typical expectations, and the average of just 0.16 failures per test indicates few structural or safety problems emerging. With 1.8 advisories per vehicle on average, you're mainly looking at minor wear items rather than expensive repairs, so a pre-purchase inspection should focus on service history and routine maintenance rather than mechanical alarm bells.
What to check before buying a 2021 Volkswagen T Cross Active TSI S A
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (98%) | 329 | 93.9% | 0.16 |
| Other (2%) | 6 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2021 Volkswagen T Cross Active TSI S A vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2021 Volkswagen T Cross Active TSI S A vehicles fall between 14,728 and 28,622 miles.
MOT History Averages
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