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Volkswagen T-Cross SE TDI S-A MOT Pass Rates and Running Costs by Year

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 2 model years from 132 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

91%

Total Tests

132

Model Years

2019 to 2020

Years Covered

2

About the Volkswagen T-Cross SE TDI S-A

The Volkswagen T-Cross SE TDI S-A was MOT tested 132 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 2 model years (2019 to 2020), with an average pass rate of 91%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list diesel versions.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2019) averages 38,317 miles, while the newest (2020) averages 36,016 miles.

Compared to the Volkswagen brand average of 85%, the T-Cross SE TDI S-A performs 6 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Volkswagen range.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 1598cc)
£1,219
Road Tax
£200
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£200
Total per year£1,674
Per month£140/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 2020 details

How reliable is the Volkswagen T-Cross SE TDI S-A?

vs average of all models+9% (82% avg)
vs Volkswagen brand average+6% (85% avg)

Volkswagen T-Cross SE TDI S-A by Year

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

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202097%7336,016 mi
201985%5938,317 mi

Questions about the Volkswagen T-Cross SE TDI S-A

Is the Volkswagen T-Cross SE TDI S-A reliable?

Across its 2 model years in our data (2019 to 2020), the Volkswagen T-Cross SE TDI S-A averages a 91% MOT pass rate, from 132 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 9 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.

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