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With 54,558 currently licensed in the UK, the Volkswagen T-Cross is one of Britain's well-known cars.
Euro NCAP awarded the T-Cross 3 stars in 2025, with 74% adult occupant and 81% child protection scores.
Annual running costs are estimated at £2,993 for a typical 5-year-old example, breaking down to £249/month or 40p/mile.
NCAP Safety
2025
Monthly Cost
£249
est. annual total
New From
£25,985
Euro NCAP tested the T-Cross in 2025 and awarded it 3 out of 5 stars.
Adult Occupant
74%
Child Occupant
81%
Pedestrian
74%
Safety Assist
57%
There are 11 known DVSA recalls affecting the Volkswagen T-Cross. Enter a registration number to check whether a specific vehicle is affected.
R/2025/297
On affected vehicles there is a possibility a faulty part was fitted in the backrest frame of the front seats.
Build dates: 2025-03-06 to 2025-03-13
R/2023/198
Certain vehicles may be fitted with a wheel bearing housing containing cavities in the material.
Build dates: 2023-04-13 to 2023-04-17
R/2022/074
On affected vehicles engine compartment covers were fitted that regardless of use (very sporty driving style or poor road condition) and operating period could come loose from their attachment.
Build dates: 2020-09-05 to 2022-02-17
R/2021/392
A software fault in the instrument cluster control unit can lead to the driver not being shown any optical or acoustic warnings if a person on the rear seat bench is not fastened in.
Build dates: 2021-01-19 to 2021-06-24
R/2021/115
The retractor of the three-point automatic seat belt on the front right seat may be faulty.
Build dates: 2021-02-24 to 2021-02-25
+ 6 more recalls. Check a specific vehicle to see the full list.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Volkswagen T-Cross are estimated at around £2,993 per year, or £249 per month.
Fuel
£1,093
/year
Road Tax
£195
/year
Depreciation
£1,050
/year
MOT
£55
/year
Estimated annual running costs based on available data. Excludes insurance, parking, and finance costs. Actual costs depend on your driving habits and circumstances.
The T-Cross achieves a combined fuel economy of around 52.3 mpg0.
| Variant | Fuel | Combined | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|
| T-CROSS | PETROL | 52.3 mpg | 1.0L |
| T-CROSS | PETROL | 46.3 mpg | 1.5L |
Starting from £25,985 new, a Volkswagen T-Cross typically retains about 56% after 3 years and 46% after 5 years.
| Age | Retained | Est. Value | Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 75% | £19,500 | −£6,485 |
| 2 years | 64% | £16,550 | −£9,435 |
| 3 years | 56% | £14,600 | −£11,385 |
| 4 years | 50% | £13,100 | −£12,885 |
| 5 years | 46% | £12,050 | −£13,935 |
| 6 years | 43% | £11,250 | −£14,735 |
| 7 years | 41% | £10,550 | −£15,435 |
| 8 years | 39% | £10,000 | −£15,985 |
| 9 years | 37% | £9,500 | −£16,485 |
| 10 years | 35% | £9,050 | −£16,935 |
There are currently 54,558 licensed and 280 SORN T-Crosss in the UK (54,838 total). This makes it a common vehicle on UK roads.
Euro NCAP awarded the T-Cross 3 out of 5 stars when tested in 2025. It scored 74% for adult occupant protection, 81% for child occupant protection, 74% for vulnerable road users, and 57% for safety assist features.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old T-Cross are estimated at around £2,993 per year (£249/month). This includes fuel, road tax, depreciation, and MOT fees — but excludes insurance, servicing, and repairs.
There are 11 known safety recalls affecting the T-Cross. These are issued by the DVSA when a safety defect is found. You can check if a specific vehicle is affected by entering its registration number.
A new T-Cross starts from around £25,985. After 5 years, a typical example retains about 46% of its original value.
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