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2020 Volkswagen T-Cross: common problems and what to check

What gets flagged at MOT on 2020 Volkswagen T-Crosss, from 7,547 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.

7,547MOT tests in 2025
87%pass first time (all 2020 cars: 86%)
6,300typical miles a year
9.4×the usual rate for track rod ends

What stands out

Parts flagged at MOT more often on 2020 Volkswagen T-Crosss than on all cars registered in 2020.

  • Track rod ends9.4× usual
    Volkswagen T-Cross
    6.6% All 2020 cars
    0.7%

    Failed outright at MOT: 1.2%, against 0.2% of all 2020 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

    Rough price £50–£150 (one end, plus about £30–£50 if it needs a wheel alignment) ClickMechanic

    At the viewing: On a straight road the steering wheel should sit straight. Listen for knocks when turning, and check the steering feels even.

By area

The share of 2020 Volkswagen T-Cross MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

  • Tyres
    27% of testsRough price £70–£150

    At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.

  • Brakes
    22% of testsRough price £150–£350

    At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.

  • Suspension
    10% of testsRough price £120–£400

    At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.

  • Wipers, windscreen and mirrors
    4% of testsRough price £15–£250

    At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.

  • Seats and seatbelts
    3% of testsRough price £80–£250

    At the viewing: Pull each seatbelt sharply. It should lock, and retract cleanly.

  • Lights and electrics
    3% of testsRough price £10–£80

    At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.

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Other years

YearMOT testsMost flagged
20226,390Tyres 18%
20218,323Tyres 23%
20196,797Tyres 28%

Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2020 Volkswagen T-Crosss registered in 2020. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score