Volkswagen Cc MOT pass rate & common failures
86,413 MOT tests on the Volkswagen Cc (2001–2024) give it an 81.8% pass rate. That is 2.5 percentage points worse than executive cars of a similar age, which fail at 15.7%. Its most common failure areas are suspension, tyres and lighting & signalling.
Best and worst Cc years
Ranked across Cc years with at least 1,000 tests. Older cars fail more simply because they are older — compare years close together in age before drawing conclusions.
What the MOT record shows
Not every year is equal — 86.9% of 2017 examples pass against 78.0% of 2011 ones.
No single area dominates — suspension (8.4%) and tyres (7.8%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are pins and bushes, tread depth and coil spring — pins and bushes alone was recorded 4,482 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 8.8% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 20.6% once past 150k — 2.3× the risk.
Split by fuel, diesel examples fail 3.9pp more often than petrol ones (18.3% vs 14.4%) — worth weighing if you have a choice.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 27.6% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 16.5% of tests failed in 2021 against 20.0% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
By model year
Every Cc model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 34 | 82.3% | 17.6% | Tyres |
| 2009 | 184 | 74.5% | 25.5% | Suspension |
| 2010 | 418 | 79.0% | 21.1% | Suspension |
| 2011 | 1,539 | 78.0% | 22.0% | Suspension |
| 2012 | 14,483 | 80.5% | 19.4% | Suspension |
| 2013 | 20,091 | 80.1% | 19.9% | Suspension |
| 2014 | 21,480 | 80.9% | 19.1% | Suspension |
| 2015 | 16,267 | 83.1% | 16.9% | Tyres |
| 2016 | 10,506 | 86.3% | 13.7% | Tyres |
| 2017 | 1,393 | 86.9% | 13.1% | Tyres |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 8.4% | 7,224 |
| 2 | Tyres | 7.8% | 6,716 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 5.7% | 4,962 |
| 4 | Brakes | 3.1% | 2,684 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.6% | 2,273 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.4% | 1,214 |
| 7 | Seat belts & restraints | 1.1% | 991 |
| 8 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.0% | 838 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pins and bushes | 4,482 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 3,398 |
| 3 | Coil spring | 2,447 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 2,355 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 1,362 |
| 6 | Headlamp | 1,335 |
| 7 | Shock absorbers | 1,307 |
| 8 | Washers | 1,219 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 27.6% | 23,874 |
| 2 | Suspension | 25.0% | 21,599 |
| 3 | Brakes | 19.5% | 16,817 |
| 4 | Other defects | 6.6% | 5,690 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.0% | 2,631 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.8% | 1,579 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 2,162 | 8.8% |
| 30-60k | 14,967 | 14.4% |
| 60-90k | 25,232 | 18.0% |
| 90-120k | 21,806 | 19.9% |
| 120-150k | 12,710 | 20.2% |
| 150k+ | 9,526 | 20.6% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 84,344 | 18.3% |
| Petrol | 2,069 | 14.4% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 17,832 | 16.5% |
| 2022 | 17,640 | 17.2% |
| 2023 | 17,511 | 18.5% |
| 2024 | 16,960 | 19.3% |
| 2025 | 16,470 | 20.0% |
What to check before buying a Volkswagen Cc
- Suspension (8.4% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Tyres (7.8% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Lighting & signalling (5.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Volkswagen Cc?
81.8% of the 86,413 Volkswagen Cc MOT tests in this dataset passed, an 18.2% fail rate, across model years 2001–2024.
What does the Volkswagen Cc most often fail its MOT on?
Suspension, recorded in 8.4% of tests, then tyres (7.8%).
Which Cc years are best and worst for MOT results?
2017 has the best pass rate at 86.9% and 2011 the weakest at 78.0%, from 1,393 and 1,539 tests respectively.
How much does mileage affect Cc MOT results?
Fail rates run at 8.8% for cars in the 0-30k band and 20.6% for 150k+, a 11.8-point difference.
Is the petrol or diesel Cc more reliable at MOT time?
On MOT-testable defects the petrol fails 14.4% of the time against 18.3% for the diesel. This covers testable items only, not engine or gearbox reliability.
Methodology & source. Based on 86,413 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.