2021 Volkswagen T-Cross Active TSI 1.0L Petrol · ST71 OEP

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, having passed its most recent inspection on August 1, 2025. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the transition from a clean record in 2024 to an advisory in 2025 indicates the onset of component wear. The tester flagged the front brake discs as worn, pitted, or scored, which represents a standard progression of consumable item degradation rather than a catastrophic mechanical failure. The mileage pattern is consistent with a five-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,500 miles per annum. Between the July 2024 test at 24,425 miles and the August 2025 test at 32,815 miles, the car covered 8,390 miles. This rate of use suggests regular short trips rather than long periods of stagnation, which generally helps prevent internal corrosion in braking components and exhaust de-seizing. A prospective buyer should conduct a physical inspection of the front braking system to determine the extent of the pitting and scoring noted in the 2025 record. While the discs were not considered weakened, the surface condition often leads to reduced pad efficiency and brake noise if not replaced. Given the low mileage, the buyer should also check the tyres for signs of cracking or age, as rubber can degrade faster than the tread wears down on low-use vehicles.