UK vehicle statistics / Volkswagen
How many Volkswagen T-Cross cars are left?
At the end of 2026 Q1, DfT recorded 56,370 licensed and 219 SORN vehicles in the UK within the Volkswagen T-Cross generic-model group.
Looking at a T-Cross?
Population figures cannot tell you whether one particular car is taxed, MOT-valid or safe to buy.
Check its registration free for the official tax, MOT and mileage record. If the car is still worth pursuing, the optional £9.99 full history check adds outstanding-finance, stolen and insurance write-off checks.
Wondering whether one particular T-Cross is off the road? A free SORN check shows whether it is currently SORN, taxed or untaxed.
Is the T-Cross disappearing?
56,370 are licensed as of 2026 Q1 — the highest count in the published series, so the T-Cross is still arriving on UK roads rather than leaving them. That is up 252% in the five years since 2021 Q1.
A falling population is worth knowing before you buy: it usually means fewer donor cars, fewer specialists and slower parts supply, and it is why a good example of a scarce model can hold its price while a neglected one is hard to sell at any price.
When it shows up in the statistics
Volkswagen T-Cross first appears in the published DfT series in 2019 Q1. Earlier quarters in this file do not include it, so that quarter is not a production start date.
T-Cross MOT pass rate
In 2024, 88.8% of 11,978 Volkswagen T-Cross MOTs passed first time — above the 71.2% UK average.
- Condition — 3.4% of tests. Corrosion, damage or wear on a tested component. Worth seeing in person, as the cost ranges from trivial to structural.
- Mechanical Brake Components — 3.4% of tests. Worn discs, pads or callipers. Routine wear, but it should be priced into the deal.
- Washers — 1.1% of tests. Empty or blocked washers. Trivial, but again a sign of the last owner's care.
- Brake Performance — 0.9% of tests. The brakes underperformed on the rolling road. Expect brake work rather than an adjustment.
Full age bands and failure notes are on the Volkswagen T-Cross MOT pass rate page.
Before you buy
- Condition — 3.4% of tests in 2024. Corrosion, damage or wear on a tested component. Worth seeing in person, as the cost ranges from trivial to structural.
- Mechanical Brake Components — 3.4% of tests in 2024. Worn discs, pads or callipers. Routine wear, but it should be priced into the deal.
- Washers — 1.1% of tests in 2024. Empty or blocked washers. Trivial, but again a sign of the last owner's care.
- Brake Performance — 0.9% of tests in 2024. The brakes underperformed on the rolling road. Expect brake work rather than an adjustment.
- Check the actual T-Cross — These figures describe the model group. Enter the registration for that vehicle's free MOT, tax and mileage record before you pay a deposit.
Quarterly licensed and SORN counts
Every quarter DfT has published for this model group, newest first.
| Quarter | Licensed | SORN |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Q1 | 56,370 | 219 |
| 2025 Q4 | 54,558 | 280 |
| 2025 Q3 | 53,384 | 206 |
| 2025 Q2 | 52,143 | 224 |
| 2025 Q1 | 50,150 | 178 |
| 2024 Q4 | 47,877 | 119 |
| 2024 Q3 | 46,189 | 157 |
| 2024 Q2 | 44,797 | 107 |
| 2024 Q1 | 42,826 | 110 |
| 2023 Q4 | 40,246 | 93 |
| 2023 Q3 | 36,919 | 105 |
| 2023 Q2 | 34,339 | 62 |
| 2023 Q1 | 33,061 | 50 |
| 2022 Q4 | 30,513 | 52 |
| 2022 Q3 | 28,031 | 44 |
| 2022 Q2 | 26,639 | 43 |
| 2022 Q1 | 25,122 | 35 |
| 2021 Q4 | 23,327 | 32 |
| 2021 Q3 | 21,765 | 29 |
| 2021 Q2 | 19,301 | 47 |
| 2021 Q1 | 16,002 | 57 |
| 2020 Q4 | 14,279 | 72 |
| 2020 Q3 | 12,829 | 55 |
| 2020 Q2 | 9,957 | 46 |
| 2020 Q1 | 9,058 | 40 |
| 2019 Q4 | 6,770 | 40 |
| 2019 Q3 | 4,249 | 20 |
| 2019 Q2 | 1,706 | 1 |
| 2019 Q1 | 24 | 0 |
| 2018 Q4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 Q3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 Q2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 Q1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 Q4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 Q3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 Q2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 Q1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 Q4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 Q3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 Q2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 Q1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 Q4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 Q3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 Q2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 Q1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 Q4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 Q3 | 0 | 0 |
Other Volkswagen models
- Golf — 953,731 licensed. MOT pass rate
- Polo — 684,732 licensed. MOT pass rate
- Transporter — 352,853 licensed. MOT pass rate
- Tiguan — 353,309 licensed. MOT pass rate
- Passat — 175,154 licensed. MOT pass rate
- Caddy — 163,434 licensed. MOT pass rate
See how many of every Volkswagen model are left
Common questions
How many Volkswagen T-Cross cars are left in the UK?
56,370 were licensed and 219 were SORN at the end of 2026 Q1, according to DfT and DVLA statistics for this generic-model group.
How many Volkswagen T-Cross cars are SORN?
219 are declared SORN, alongside 56,370 licensed, at the end of 2026 Q1.
Is the T-Cross disappearing?
56,370 are licensed as of 2026 Q1 — the highest count in the published series, so the T-Cross is still arriving on UK roads rather than leaving them. That is up 252% in the five years since 2021 Q1.
When does the T-Cross appear in the UK statistics?
Volkswagen T-Cross first appears in the published DfT series in 2019 Q1. Earlier quarters in this file do not include it, so that quarter is not a production start date.
What is the Volkswagen T-Cross MOT pass rate?
In 2024, 88.8% of 11,978 Volkswagen T-Cross MOTs passed first time — above the 71.2% UK average.
What does the T-Cross fail its MOT on?
The most common initial failure categories in 2024 are condition (3.4% of tests), mechanical brake components (3.4% of tests), washers (1.1% of tests).
Does this say whether one T-Cross is a good buy?
No. These are population figures for the model group. Enter that vehicle's registration for its own free MOT, tax and mileage record.
Source and limitations
Source: Department for Transport and DVLA, df_VEH0120_UK. Released 2026-07-15 under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
DVLA make and model fields are administrative data and can contain omissions or inconsistencies. These statistics describe model groups, not an individual registration.
Confidential cells marked [c] represent between 1 and 4 vehicles and are treated as zero in aggregates, so totals can be slightly understated.