2011 Volkswagen Cc — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,539 MOT tests, the 2011 Volkswagen Cc recorded a 78.0% pass rate. That is 2.4 percentage points worse than executive cars of a similar age, which fail at 19.6%. Failures cluster in suspension, lighting & signalling and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — suspension (12.3%) and lighting & signalling (10.0%) 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 headlamp aim — pins and bushes alone was recorded 93 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2011 Cc fails 23.0% of the time in the 30-60k band and 23.3% at 150k+, a spread of only 0.3 points.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 35.6% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 20.2% of tests failed in 2021 against 22.3% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 12.3% | 190 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 10.0% | 154 |
| 3 | Tyres | 7.8% | 120 |
| 4 | Brakes | 3.6% | 55 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.5% | 54 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 2.9% | 44 |
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 | 93 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 71 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 67 |
| 4 | Coil spring | 54 |
| 5 | Linkage ball joint dust cover | 51 |
| 6 | Washers | 37 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 35.6% | 548 |
| 2 | Tyres | 29.1% | 448 |
| 3 | Brakes | 22.0% | 339 |
| 4 | Other defects | 8.2% | 126 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 6.5% | 100 |
| 6 | Visibility | 4.5% | 70 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 74 | 23.0% |
| 60-90k | 247 | 20.2% |
| 90-120k | 435 | 21.8% |
| 120-150k | 413 | 21.8% |
| 150k+ | 369 | 23.3% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 1,458 | 21.7% |
| Petrol | 81 | 28.4% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 331 | 20.2% |
| 2022 | 325 | 19.4% |
| 2023 | 322 | 24.2% |
| 2024 | 296 | 24.3% |
| 2025 | 265 | 22.3% |
What to check before buying a 2011 Cc
On a 2011 Cc, suspension is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 12.3% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Suspension (12.3% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (10.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- 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.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2011 Volkswagen Ccs pass their MOT?
78.0% of the 1,539 2011 Volkswagen Cc MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 22.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2011 Volkswagen Cc?
Suspension, recorded in 12.3% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (10.0%).
Does the 2011 Cc get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 23.0% in the 30-60k band to 23.3% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,539 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.