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Volkswagen T-Cross Active TSI

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 2 model years from 707 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

97%

Total Tests

707

Model Years

2021 to 2022

Years Covered

2

About the Volkswagen T-Cross Active TSI

The Volkswagen T-Cross Active TSI was MOT tested 707 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 2 model years (2021 to 2022), with an average pass rate of 97%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.

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)
£1,175
Road Tax
£200
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£200
Total per year£1,630
Per month£136/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2022 details

How reliable is the Volkswagen T-Cross Active TSI?

vs average of all models+15% (82% avg)
vs Volkswagen brand average+12% (85% avg)

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

Questions about the Volkswagen T-Cross Active TSI

Is the Volkswagen T-Cross Active TSI reliable?

Across its 2 model years in our data (2021 to 2022), the Volkswagen T-Cross Active TSI averages a 97% MOT pass rate, from 707 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 15 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.

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