2013 Volkswagen Cc — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2013 Volkswagen Cc passed 80.1% of its 20,091 recorded MOT tests. That is 3.0 percentage points worse than executive cars of a similar age, which fail at 16.9%. Failures cluster in suspension, tyres and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — suspension (9.6%) and tyres (7.9%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are pins and bushes, coil spring and tread depth — pins and bushes alone was recorded 1,125 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 11.7% in the 0-30k band and 20.9% in the 150k+ band, a 9.2-point spread.
Split by fuel, diesel examples fail 4.0pp more often than petrol ones (20.0% vs 16.0%) — worth weighing if you have a choice.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 28.5% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 18.3% of tests failed in 2021 against 20.9% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 9.6% | 1,927 |
| 2 | Tyres | 7.9% | 1,586 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 6.7% | 1,343 |
| 4 | Brakes | 3.8% | 759 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.0% | 599 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 1.5% | 306 |
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 | 1,125 |
| 2 | Coil spring | 830 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 800 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 673 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 380 |
| 6 | Headlamp | 379 |
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 | 28.5% | 5,724 |
| 2 | Suspension | 26.3% | 5,274 |
| 3 | Brakes | 20.0% | 4,025 |
| 4 | Other defects | 6.7% | 1,343 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.3% | 657 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 2.1% | 426 |
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 | 179 | 11.7% |
| 30-60k | 2,046 | 16.8% |
| 60-90k | 5,475 | 19.2% |
| 90-120k | 5,943 | 20.9% |
| 120-150k | 3,679 | 20.6% |
| 150k+ | 2,768 | 20.9% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 19,590 | 20.0% |
| Petrol | 501 | 16.0% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,203 | 18.3% |
| 2022 | 4,141 | 19.1% |
| 2023 | 4,078 | 20.4% |
| 2024 | 3,929 | 20.9% |
| 2025 | 3,740 | 20.9% |
What to check before buying a 2013 Cc
On a 2013 Cc, suspension is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 9.6% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Suspension (9.6% 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 (7.9% 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 (6.7% 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
How many 2013 Volkswagen Ccs pass their MOT?
80.1% of the 20,091 2013 Volkswagen Cc MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 19.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2013 Volkswagen Cc?
Suspension, recorded in 9.6% of tests, followed by tyres (7.9%).
Does the 2013 Cc get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 11.7% in the 0-30k band to 20.9% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 20,091 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.