Volkswagen T-Cross statistics

• Licensed in Great Britain 54,657 +12.3% on a year earlier
• Declared SORN 209 Off the road, not taxed
• MOT first-time pass rate, 2025 88.6% Cars of the same ages 87.1%
• Rank by number licensed No. 138 of 1,159 models we cover
• Licensed count At its peak highest since 2019
• Average annual mileage 6,870 miles a year

How many Volkswagen T-Crosses are left in Great Britain?

There were 54,657 Volkswagen T-Crosses licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 209 declared off the road (SORN). That is the most on the road at any year end since 2019.

Volkswagen T-Cross MOT reliability

In 2025, 88.6% of Volkswagen T-Cross MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Volkswagen T-Crosses tested pass 87.1% of the time, so the Volkswagen T-Cross does better than average for its age, by 1.5 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 89.4%.

Volkswagen T-Cross MOT failures

Tyres is the most common reason a Volkswagen T-Cross fails its MOT, appearing on 35.4% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 4.6% of Volkswagen T-Cross tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.

Most common Volkswagen T-Cross MOT defects and advisories

The single most common reason a Volkswagen T-Cross failed its MOT in 2025 was “Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick”, on 20.6% of 3,521 failed tests. 36.8% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.

Volkswagen T-Cross by year

4 years of the Volkswagen T-Cross, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left. Against all cars of the same age, the 2022 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (92.4% passed first time) and the 2019 cars worst (83.5%).

Volkswagen T-Cross engine sizes and fuel types

Of the 54,558 Volkswagen T-Crosses licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 92.5% have an engine of 901cc to 1,000cc, and 6.5% have an engine of 1,401cc to 1,500cc. The share with an engine of 1,401cc to 1,500cc has grown from 0.0% in 2019 to 6.5%. Petrols made up 96.7% of those licensed in 2019 and 99.0% in 2025.

United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.

Volkswagen T-Cross fuel economy and CO2

The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Volkswagen T-Cross from 2025, and still lists it. On the WLTP test (listings 2025 to 2026), official combined fuel economy for its petrol versions ranges from 44.8 to 52.3 mpg, with CO2 of 124 to 144 g/km.

Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated 15 Sept 2026

• Official figures from laboratory type-approval tests. VCA says they may not be achieved in real-world driving, and should not be used to rank cars with similar figures.
• Engine sizes are rounded to the nearest 0.1 litre. A version is one line in VCA’s data (description, gearbox, engine and fuel), counted once however many years it was listed. Matched from VCA’s model name “T-Cross”. How we use VCA’s figures.

Volkswagen T-Cross safety recalls

DVSA lists 2 safety recalls for the Volkswagen T-Cross since 1992, the first in 2020. The most recent was launched on 21 October 2021.

A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Volkswagen T-Cross. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated 15 Sept 2026

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