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Volkswagen T-cross active tsi

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 2 years from 707 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

97%

Total Tests

707

Best Year

2022 (97%)

Years Covered

2

About the Volkswagen T-cross active tsi

The Volkswagen T-cross active tsi has been tested 707 times in 2026 MOT data across 2 model years (2021 to 2022), with an average pass rate of 97%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as petrol.

Best and Worst Years

The 2022 model is the most reliable with a 97% pass rate from 115 tests. The 2021 model has the lowest at 96%. With just a 1 point spread, the T-cross active tsi is consistently reliable regardless of year.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2021) averages 21,987 miles, while the newest (2022) averages 20,724 miles.

Compared to the Volkswagen brand average of 85%, the T-cross active tsi performs 12 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Volkswagen range.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 999cc)
£955
Road Tax
£195
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£200
Total per year£1,405
Per month£117/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2022 details

How reliable is the Volkswagen T-cross active tsi?

vs national average+15% (82% avg)
vs Volkswagen brand average+12% (85% avg)
Best to worst year spread1 percentage points

Volkswagen T-cross active tsi by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202297%11520,724 mi
202196%59221,987 mi

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