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2020 Volkswagen T-Cross 1.0L Petrol · EJ20 AFV

EJ20 AFV

2020 Volkswagen T-Cross (1.0L, petrol). First registered 20 Jul 2020. Recorded mileage 512,510 miles. MOT valid until 20 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN T-CROSS
Year / Origin
2020 · Chelmsford
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 20 May 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
Recorded Mileage
512,510 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 20 May 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Aug 2027
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2020
Engine
999cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The Volkswagen T-Cross presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, confirmed by the most recent DVSA test on 14 May 2025 at 37,750 miles which recorded no defects. Prior tests on 22 May 2024 at 30,186 miles and 17 July 2023 at 25,295 miles also passed cleanly with no advisories raised. Three consecutive passes with zero faults indicate the vehicle has not developed any worsening mechanical or structural condition across the observed period. Annual mileage averages around 6,292 miles against the car's six-year age, a typical usage level for this class. The record shows no rapid accumulation or suspicious gaps: the 2023 to 2024 interval added 4,891 miles, and 2024 to 2025 added 7,564 miles. With only three entries and all clean, the dataset is sparse but consistently favourable, suggesting the previous keeper kept basic servicing and consumable checks current rather than deferring faults to test stage. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake disc thickness given the low but not negligible mileage and the absence of any advisory history to benchmark wear against. The clean record means no recurring corrosion, exhaust emission, or binding caliper issues have been logged by testers. Verify in person that tyres, wiper blades, and underbody structural integrity match the implied care level, since MOT passes with no defects do not capture gradual consumable degradation between tests.
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EJ20 AFV Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 18/05/2026
  • 512,510 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)

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EJ20 AFV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 11 Oct 2026, 20:59
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2020 Volkswagen T-Cross (EJ20 AFV) between July 2023 and May 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 18 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.

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EJ20 AFV Mileage History

  1. 17/07/202325,295 mi
  2. 22/05/202430,186 mi+4,891 mi
  3. 14/05/202537,750 mi+7,564 mi
  4. 18/05/202651,250 mi+13,500 mi
  5. 18/05/2026512,510 mi+461,260 mi

Average of roughly 171,760 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant
Euro 6 DG

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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