2021 Volkswagen T-Cross · 2,301 MOT tests
2021 Volkswagen T-Cross reliability
2021 Volkswagen T-Crosss fail 10.6% of first MOT tests, 3% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 3 T-Cross years (2,301 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen T-Crosss: 10.6%)
- 10.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen T-Crosss: 10.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 3% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 22,971
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,301
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2021 against the years either side
- 2020 cars: 12% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2021 car does worse)
- Weak spot: brakes, 4.9% of tests fail here (214% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 53% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2021 car carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
Common problems
What fails on a 2021 Volkswagen T-Cross
Fail rate by area
- Brakes4.9%
- Tyres3.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.8%
- Lights and electrics1.1%
- Seat belts and airbags0.5%
- Suspension0.3%
- Number plates and VIN0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.13%
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 1.26%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Windscreen washers not working 0.78%
Without working washers the windscreen cannot be cleaned while driving, which is a safety risk in dirty weather.
Brake discs significantly worn 0.65%
Heavily worn discs reduce braking performance and wear pads faster, so a replacement will soon be needed.
Brake effort excessively fluctuating 0.56%
Uneven braking through each wheel turn can make stopping unpredictable, so the brakes need inspecting and repair.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.56%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Brake pads wearing thin (7.65%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (7.3%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.87%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (1.56%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.43%)
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 2021 Volkswagen T-Cross reliable?
2021 Volkswagen T-Crosss fail 10.6% of first MOT tests, 3% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 3 T-Cross years (2,301 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2021 Volkswagen T-Cross MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.13% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (1.26% of tests), windscreen washers not working (0.78% of tests).
How many miles should a 2021 Volkswagen T-Cross have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2021 Volkswagen T-Cross shows 22,971 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2021 car?
A car first registered in 2021 carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
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