2020 Volkswagen T-Cross · 10,629 MOT tests
2020 Volkswagen T-Cross reliability
2020 Volkswagen T-Crosss fail 10% of first MOT tests, 12% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 3 T-Cross years (10,629 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen T-Crosss: 10.6%)
- 10%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen T-Crosss: 10.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 12% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 24,293
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 10,629
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 8% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- 2021 cars: 3% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- Weak spot: brakes, 3.2% of tests fail here (83% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 49% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 Volkswagen T-Cross
Fail rate by area
- Tyres3.5%
- Brakes3.2%
- Lights and electrics1.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.5%
- Seat belts and airbags0.3%
- Wheels0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.47%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.98%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Windscreen washers not working 0.63%
Without working washers the windscreen cannot be cleaned while driving, which is a safety risk in dirty weather.
Rear fog lamp not working 0.53%
A failed rear fog lamp reduces visibility in fog and leaves you less visible to following traffic, so repair it.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.51%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.5%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Brake pads wearing thin (7.48%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.73%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.28%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (6.01%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (1.42%) · Brake discs showing some wear (1.23%)
Other years
Every Volkswagen T-Cross year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2020 Volkswagen T-Cross reliable?
2020 Volkswagen T-Crosss fail 10% of first MOT tests, 12% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 3 T-Cross years (10,629 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Volkswagen T-Cross MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.47% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (0.98% of tests), windscreen washers not working (0.63% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Volkswagen T-Cross have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Volkswagen T-Cross shows 24,293 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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