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Volkswagen CC reliability

B · Good

MOT pass rates and common problems from 124,130 MOT tests of cars first registered 2011–2017.

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76.0%pass first time
+4.9 ptsvs typical car
Beats 75%of cars
124,130MOT tests

Verdict

The Volkswagen CC passes its MOT first time on 76.0% of tests, 4.9 points higher than a typical car of the same age and mileage (71.1%). That puts it ahead of 75% of cars on UK roads once age and mileage are taken into account.

By year of first registration, the 2012 CC does best (beats 84% of cars) and the 2014 worst (beats 67%).

Better than average on lights & electrics, brakes, visibility.

Watch these weak spots

Tyres1.3×as often as a typical car
Seat belts & airbags1.8×as often as a typical car
Suspension arm bushes3.0×as often as a typical car
Tyre damage & cracking1.5×as often as a typical car

MOT pass rate by age

First-time pass rate at each MOT by the car’s age in years.

50%60%70%80%90%3456789101112131485%81%77%74%70%68%
Volkswagen CCTypical car, same age & mileage

Best and worst years

By year of first registration, ranked against all cars on UK roads after adjusting for age and mileage. Green = better than half of cars.

2011
Beats 75%
2012
Beats 84%
2013
Beats 77%
2014
Beats 67%
2015
Beats 72%
2016
Beats 77%
2017
Beats 67%

Engines

All years, most common first. Grades compare each car with cars of the same age and mileage (A = best 20% of cars on UK roads, E = worst 20%), so an older or higher-mileage car can grade above one with a higher pass rate.

EngineYearsTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.0 Diesel2011–2017124,13076.0%Beats 75%B

Where it fails

Each area compared with a typical car of the same age and mileage, in points of pass rate. Tap or hover an area to see what to check.

Exhaust: 1.4% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 2.5% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.Suspension: 8.7% of tests fail on suspension, against 8.1% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and push each corner down: it should settle at once.Lights: 6.3% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 11.4% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.Tyres: 9.2% of tests fail on tyres, against 7.2% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Check the tread on every tyre, including the inner edge, and look for cuts or bulges.Brakes: 3.5% of tests fail on brakes, against 6.3% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.Lights: 6.3% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 11.4% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.Lights+5.1 ptsTyres: 9.2% of tests fail on tyres, against 7.2% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Check the tread on every tyre, including the inner edge, and look for cuts or bulges.Tyres−1.9 ptsBrakes: 3.5% of tests fail on brakes, against 6.3% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.Brakes+2.9 ptsSuspension: 8.7% of tests fail on suspension, against 8.1% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and push each corner down: it should settle at once.Suspension−0.6 ptsExhaust: 1.4% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 2.5% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.Exhaust+1.1 ptsSuspension: 8.7% of tests fail on suspension, against 8.1% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and push each corner down: it should settle at once.Brakes: 3.5% of tests fail on brakes, against 6.3% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.Tyres: 9.2% of tests fail on tyres, against 7.2% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Check the tread on every tyre, including the inner edge, and look for cuts or bulges.Lights: 6.3% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 11.4% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.Exhaust: 1.4% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 2.5% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.Lights: 6.3% of tests fail on lights & electrics, against 11.4% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Walk round the car with every light on, including brake, fog and number plate lights.Lights+5.1 ptsTyres: 9.2% of tests fail on tyres, against 7.2% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Check the tread on every tyre, including the inner edge, and look for cuts or bulges.Tyres−1.9 ptsBrakes: 3.5% of tests fail on brakes, against 6.3% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Brake firmly on the test drive: the car should stop straight with no pulsing or grinding.Brakes+2.9 ptsSuspension: 8.7% of tests fail on suspension, against 8.1% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for knocks over speed bumps and push each corner down: it should settle at once.Suspension−0.6 ptsExhaust: 1.4% of tests fail on emissions & leaks, against 2.5% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look underneath for oil or fluid leaks.Exhaust+1.1 pts
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Tyres: 9.2% of tests fail on tyres, against 7.2% for a typical car of the same age and mileage. Check the tread on every tyre, including the inner edge, and look for cuts or bulges.

Every MOT area

Share of tests failing on each area, against a typical car of the same age and mileage (black line).

Tyres
9.2% vs 7.2%
Suspension
8.7% vs 8.1%
Lights & electrics
6.3% vs 11.4%
Brakes
3.5% vs 6.3%
Visibility
3.0% vs 4.6%
Emissions & leaks
1.4% vs 2.5%
Seat belts & airbags
1.3% vs 0.7%
Body & structure
0.9% vs 2.5%
Steering
0.5% vs 1.7%
Wheels
0.4% vs 0.4%

Buying one or MOT due? Check these

  • Suspension arm bushes 3.0× typical
    Listen for knocks over speed bumps and feel for wandering or vague steering.
  • Tyre damage & cracking 1.5× typical
    Look for cuts, bulges and cracking on both sidewalls of every tyre.
  • Tyre pressure warning (TPMS) 1.6× typical
    Make sure no tyre-pressure warning light stays on after start-up.
  • Tyre tread depth
    Check every tyre, including the inner edge, has at least 3 mm of tread. Uneven wear can point to alignment or suspension problems.
  • Coil springs
    Look behind each wheel for a snapped coil (often the bottom one) and listen for clunks over bumps.
  • Headlight aim
    Park facing a wall at night: both dipped beams should sit level and dip to the left.

Pass rate by mileage

First-time pass rate by mileage at the test.

60%70%80%90%100%10k20k30k40k50k60k70k80k90k100k110k120k130k140k150k91%85%79%76%72%71%71%72%
Volkswagen CCTypical car

Most common MOT failures

ItemThis carTypicalvs typical
Tyre damage & cracking5.4%3.6%1.5×
Suspension arm bushes3.3%1.1%3.0×
Tyre tread depth3.3%3.1%1.1×
Coil springs2.4%2.5%1.0×
Headlight aim2.0%3.1%0.6×
Brake pads1.5%2.5%0.6×
Windscreen washers1.4%2.1%0.7×
Shock absorbers1.3%1.0%1.3×
Headlight bulbs & units1.2%2.1%0.6×
Airbag warning light1.1%0.4%3.1×

Specific defects found

Tester wording for the most frequent failure items, per 1,000 tests.

Defectper 1,000
A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn40.4
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements32.9
A tyre cords visible or damaged28.8
A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened24.1
A tyre seriously damaged23.8
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements19.7
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen14.3
A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm14.1
Check another car

Pick a make and model to see its MOT pass rate, best and worst years and weak spots.

Every year and engine

Tap a year to see its engines. Grades compare each car with cars of the same age and mileage (A = best 20% of cars on UK roads, E = worst 20%), so an older or higher-mileage car can grade above one with a higher pass rate.

2017 Volkswagen CC1 engine82.3% passB
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.0 Diesel1,68582.3%Beats 67%B
2016 Volkswagen CC1 engine81.9% passB
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.0 Diesel13,86181.9%Beats 77%B
2015 Volkswagen CC1 engine79.3% passB
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.0 Diesel24,94979.3%Beats 72%B
2014 Volkswagen CC1 engine75.1% passB
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.0 Diesel31,21075.1%Beats 67%B
2013 Volkswagen CC1 engine73.5% passB
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.0 Diesel28,94373.5%Beats 77%B
2012 Volkswagen CC1 engine73.1% passA
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.0 Diesel21,37273.1%Beats 84%A
2011 Volkswagen CC1 engine68.3% passB
EngineTestsPass rateRankGrade
2.0 Diesel2,11068.3%Beats 75%B

FAQ

What is the Volkswagen CC MOT pass rate?

76.0% of MOT tests on the Volkswagen CC were passed first time, based on 124,130 tests between 2018 and 2026 of cars first registered 2011–2017. A typical car of the same age and mileage passes 71.1% of the time.

Is the Volkswagen CC reliable?

On MOT results it rates B (good): it passes first time more often than a typical car of the same age and mileage and does better than 75% of cars on UK roads. MOT results cover safety and emissions items, not every kind of breakdown.

Which Volkswagen CC year is best?

Among years with enough data, the 2012 CC does best for its age and mileage: it beats 84% of cars on UK roads. The 2014 does worst: it beats 67%.

What are the most common MOT failures on the Volkswagen CC?

The most common failure items are tyre damage & cracking, suspension arm bushes, tyre tread depth. Compared with similar cars, suspension arm bushes comes up 3.0× as often.

How we calculate this. We use official MOT results for cars tested in Great Britain from 2018 to 2026. Each car is compared with typical cars of the same age and mileage, so old and new cars are judged fairly; “pts” are percentage points above or below them. Differences also reflect how cars are used and maintained, not only how they are built.