2022 Volkswagen T-Cross Black Edition TSI 1.0L Petrol · AY22 XKB

A 2022 Volkswagen T-Cross carrying just two recorded MOT tests, both passes, presents a broadly reassuring but still sparse roadworthiness picture, with the most recent examination on 10 October 2025 returning a clean pass and no advisories whatsoever. The earlier test on 20 February 2025, however, flagged both front tyres as worn close to the legal limit and worn on the edge, which is a notable detail rather than a routine finding. Edge wear on a pair of front tyres at near-legal tread depth typically points to sustained cornering loads or geometric irregularities at the front axle, and while the absence of any advisory at the most recent test suggests replacements have since been fitted, the underlying cause of that wear pattern warrants direct inspection. Mileage of 34,701 against an age of approximately four years equates to an annual accumulation of around 8,675 miles, which sits broadly in line with average usage for a vehicle of this type and age. There is nothing in the record to indicate extended periods off the road or any unusual gaps between tests, with the 2025 February and October examinations falling comfortably within a normal annual testing cycle. This level of use is consistent with steady commuting and reasonable consumption of service items, without the elevated wear that high-mileage accumulation can impose on clutches, turbo components, suspension bushes and braking hardware, nor the standing-time risks associated with very low annual mileages. The previous advisory regarding both front tyres wearing close to the legal limit and on the edge is the principal area to probe before purchase. On a test drive, the car should be evaluated for steering pull to either side, uneven feedback through the rack, or a vague feeling of wandering at motorway speeds, all of which can indicate that the camber or tracking settings contributed to the asymmetric wear. Listen for clonking or knocking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, particularly from the wishbone bushes, top mounts and anti-roll bar drop links, as these are common wear items on the MQB platform shared by the T-Cross. Inspect the inner and outer edges of any current front tyres carefully for feathering or stepped wear, as a recurrence of the same pattern within a short mileage window would suggest an alignment or suspension issue that has not been resolved. Although the October 2025 test was returned with no recorded defects, the absence of any brake, suspension or component advisories across both tests does not by itself establish overall mechanical condition, particularly given how few examinations are on file. A prospective buyer should still conduct a thorough physical inspection, paying particular attention to the condition of the rear brake discs and pads, which can suffer from corrosion on lightly used urban vehicles, as well as the exhaust mounting rubbers and undertray fastenings. Verify that the steering is centred and that the vehicle tracks straight on a flat road without vibration through the wheel, and confirm that the tyres currently fitted are a matched set of equivalent age and specification, as mismatched fitments can itself cause the kind of uneven wear recorded earlier.