2021 Volkswagen T-Cross 1.0L Petrol · KY71 XVB

The 2021 Volkswagen T-Cross presents a stable and clean maintenance trend, with no defects recorded across both MOT tests. The most recent test on 18 August 2025 at 23,435 miles returned a pass with zero advisories or failures, indicating the vehicle currently meets all DVSA roadworthiness standards. With only two tests on record, the trend is firmly stable rather than improving or worsening, and the absence of any flagged components suggests attentive upkeep by the previous keeper. The mileage pattern reveals notably low annual usage of approximately 4,687 miles per year, which is well below the UK average. Between the first test on 6 August 2024 at 14,727 miles and the second on 18 August 2025 at 23,435 miles, the vehicle covered 8,708 miles in just over twelve months. This represents a significant jump compared to the earlier period, when the car had accumulated only 14,727 miles across roughly three years from new. That earlier gap suggests the vehicle may have stood unused for extended periods, a pattern worth considering when evaluating the condition of rubber components, brakes, and tyres. Despite the clean MOT record, a buyer should still carry out a thorough in-person inspection focused on areas that low-mileage vehicles are particularly prone to developing issues with. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers can perish from age and lack of use rather than mileage, so check for cracking, perishing, or uneven wear. Brake discs and pads should be examined for surface corrosion, which can develop on vehicles that sit stationary, even if braking performance passed the MOT. Tyre sidewalls deserve close scrutiny for age-related cracking, particularly if the car has covered fewer miles than expected for its registration date. The exhaust system and underbody should be inspected for corrosion, as low-mileage vehicles used primarily for short trips are more susceptible to moisture buildup and rust in catalytic converters and pipework. Given the sparse MOT history of only two tests, there is limited data to confirm long-term mechanical consistency, so a pre-purchase inspection by a qualified mechanic is strongly recommended to verify the condition of the drivetrain, steering components, and structural integrity beneath the vehicle.