VW T-Cross 1. Generation 1.0 TSI, 115 PS, 6-speed manual (2019–2020)

Research for this car

• Generation guide VW T-Cross (since 2019): known problems and buying guide

  A workable buy with full service records; check the rear brakes, the airbag and seatbelt recalls by VIN, and the stop-start.

• Engine guide VW 1.0 TSI three-cylinder petrol (EA211): problems, costs and what to check

  A strong small engine, but check the coolant module, the injector recall and the turbo wastegate before you buy.

Known issues for this car

Before you buy this car

From the generation guide

1. Look through the wheel at the rear discs and pads. Check whether the car has rear discs or drums; drums last longer. Bad result: deep grooves, rust, or pads a few millimetres thick. Expect 150-400 EUR (Germany, year not stated).
2. Start the car cold and drive with the stop-start on and off. Watch for the engine stopping on its own. Bad result: stalls or a start-stop error. A scanner reads the stored faults.
3. Ask a dealer to check the VIN for seatbelt warning campaign KBA 013014 (VW code 90V6). Bad result: an open campaign, or the belt warning wrong in the cluster.
4. Ask a dealer to check the VIN for curtain airbag campaign VW 69AN. Bad result: an open campaign.
5. Drive over bumps and run the dashboard vent with the car cold. Bad result: a squeak from the pillar beside the windscreen, or a rattle that stays after warm-up.
6. Test the wipers in heavy rain. Bad result: judder or sticking blades.
7. Ask for the brake fluid change record. It is due every two years. Bad result: no record. About GBP 80 in the UK (year not stated).
8. Ask a dealer for all open campaigns by VIN, not only those listed here. Bad result: any open campaign.

From the engine guide

1. Camshaft adjuster bolts (listen, 2018-2020 cars). Listen for grinding or scraping at the timing belt cover on a cold start. Ask whether the bolt check (TPI 2038019) was done. Bad: a grinding noise or no record on a 2018-2020 car.
2. Timing belt, water pump and oil (no scanner). Ask for dated invoices with mileage for belt, pump and oil changes. Check the coolant cold. Bad: no record, low coolant, white crystals at the pump.
3. Turbo wastegate (scanner). Warm engine, roll in third, add light throttle; listen for a metallic rattle. Read P2563 and P0299, including deleted entries. Bad: rattle or limp mode.
4. Injectors and recall (scanner). Check the VIN for 24FO, 24FP or 24FQ. Scan fuel trims and misfires. Bad: an open recall, fuel smell or misfire.
5. Intake, coils and plugs (scanner). Scan P0300-P0304 and check for rough idle, misfire under load, or a flashing engine light. Ask for a plug invoice at 60,000 km. Bad: a misfire that moves with a swapped coil.

Running costs

ADAC figures for 15,000 km a year over 60 months

ADAC versions