Volkswagen T Cross (2021)
2021 Volkswagen T Cross
CarHunch analysed 6,414 real MOT records for the 2021 Volkswagen T Cross. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2021 VW T-Cross is a genuinely reliable first-time MOT performer, passing at 93.6% versus the UK average of 80%—that's a 13-point advantage that signals solid build quality. Only 8.4% have ever suffered a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low and well below concern territory for a buyer.
At 23,609 miles median, these are relatively lightly used three-year-olds, which explains the low failure rate of just 0.21 per vehicle. The 1.8 average advisories suggest minor wear items are cropping up as expected, but there's nothing in this data to worry a prospective owner—just have any advisories from the last MOT checked before purchase.
What to check before buying a 2021 Volkswagen T Cross
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 (100%) | 6,413 | 93.6% | 0.21 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2021 Volkswagen T Cross 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 vehicles fall between 16,654 and 32,007 miles.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2021 Volkswagen T Cross
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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22.7%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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19.6%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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19.5%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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19.5%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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19.3%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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12.2%
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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11.8%
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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10.3%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2021. Counts include advisories and failures.
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