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Volkswagen T-cross buying guide (Ireland, 2026)
What a used Volkswagen T-cross costs in Ireland, how it does at the NCT, what goes wrong and what it costs to fix. Based on 587 for sale right now.
Used Volkswagen T-cross prices by year
Typical asking price by registration year, and typical mileage. Private sellers usually take 5–10% less than asking; expect dealers to be a little dearer.
| Year | Typical price | Typical mileage | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | €36,950 | 0k km | 24 |
| 2026 | €32,000 | 5k km | 173 |
| 2025 | €29,950 | 17k km | 20 |
| 2024 | €25,950 | 48k km | 65 |
| 2023 | €23,800 | 65k km | 98 |
| 2022 | €22,500 | 65k km | 32 |
| 2021 | €21,450 | 57k km | 87 |
| 2020 | €19,950 | 60k km | 77 |
| 2019 | €17,450 | 94k km | 11 |
Volkswagen T-cross NCT pass rate
How often Volkswagen T-crosses pass their NCT first time, against all cars the same age (Road Safety Authority (RSA), NCT make & model data 2025, initial tests).
| Year | Pass first time | All cars that age | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 86% | 80% | |
| 2021 | 85% | 80% | |
| 2020 | 83% | 75% | |
| 2019 | 81% | 74% |
Most common reasons a 2022 Volkswagen T-cross fails: brake test (rollers) (5.1% of tests, more than most cars), brakes (4.5% of tests, more than most cars), wheels & tyres (4% of tests), safety equipment (2.6% of tests).
Common Volkswagen T-cross problems
Known weak spots to check before you buy, with typical Irish garage costs if the problem is there.
Automatic gearbox health · €300–€2,500
Make sure the gear changes are smooth when warm, check for a gearbox warning light and ask if the gearbox oil was ever changed.
Timing belt history · €350–€700
Ask when the timing belt and water pump were last done (usually every 160,000 km or 5–6 years). No proof = budget for it.
Engines and how long they last
| Engine | Usually lasts | Motor tax / year | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 Petrol | ~280k km | ~€190 | 506 |
| 1.6 Diesel | ~350k km | ~€200 | 8 |
"Usually lasts" is the mileage these engines commonly reach before major work; service history matters more than the number.
Parts for the Volkswagen T-cross
Enter the reg on the parts page to get the right fit.
Brake discsBrake padsClutch kitsTiming beltsBatteriesShock absorbersWheel bearingsWiper bladesBulbsSpark plugsIgnition coils
Before you buy a used Volkswagen T-cross
Run a history check on the reg (write-off, finance owing, mileage), ask when the timing belt was done and for receipts, and start it from cold yourself. The used car checklist takes you through a viewing step by step.
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