2021 Volkswagen T-Cross MOT pass rate: 91.7% (12,694 tests)
Is the 2021 T-Cross getting worse?
Pass rate of 2021-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 91.7% +1.1 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 91.7% +1.5 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2021 T-Cross
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 708 | 42.9% |
| 2 | Tyres | 520 | 31.5% |
| 3 | Visibility | 163 | 9.9% |
| 4 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 94 | 5.7% |
| 5 | Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 53 | 3.2% |
| 6 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 32 | 1.9% |
All T-Cross years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 19,163 | 88.4% | -0.0 pts | 28,687 |
| 2020 | 20,104 | 90.7% | +0.8 pts | 24,254 |
| 2021 (this page) | 12,694 | 91.7% | +1.3 pts | 23,655 |
| 2022 | 3,640 | 93.5% | +2.2 pts | 20,726 |
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FAQs
Is a 2021 Volkswagen T-Cross reliable?
2021-registered examples passed 91.7% of their MOT tests (12,694 tests, 2023–2025), +1.3 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 5 years old with a median 23,655 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2021 T-Cross?
The median tested example shows 23,655 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.