2014 Volkswagen Cc — MOT failures & pass rate
21,480 MOT tests on the 2014 Volkswagen Cc are in this dataset, and 80.9% of them passed. That is 3.6 percentage points worse than executive cars of a similar age, which fail at 15.5%. Failures cluster in suspension, tyres and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — suspension (9.2%) and tyres (8.1%) 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 1,181 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 20.0% versus 14.3%.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 28.3% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 17.7% of tests failed in 2021 against 20.3% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 9.2% | 1,968 |
| 2 | Tyres | 8.1% | 1,747 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 5.9% | 1,265 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.9% | 628 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.6% | 569 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.0% | 211 |
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 | 1,181 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 976 |
| 3 | Coil spring | 728 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 588 |
| 5 | Headlamp | 388 |
| 6 | Shock absorbers | 369 |
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 | 28.3% | 6,071 |
| 2 | Suspension | 25.6% | 5,492 |
| 3 | Brakes | 19.6% | 4,213 |
| 4 | Other defects | 6.5% | 1,405 |
| 5 | Visibility | 3.1% | 668 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 2.0% | 435 |
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 | 294 | 14.3% |
| 30-60k | 3,555 | 16.1% |
| 60-90k | 7,010 | 18.9% |
| 90-120k | 5,661 | 20.1% |
| 120-150k | 2,939 | 21.0% |
| 150k+ | 2,017 | 20.0% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 21,075 | 19.2% |
| Petrol | 405 | 15.3% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,397 | 17.7% |
| 2022 | 4,369 | 18.3% |
| 2023 | 4,358 | 19.3% |
| 2024 | 4,251 | 20.0% |
| 2025 | 4,105 | 20.3% |
What to check before buying a 2014 Cc
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: suspension accounted for 9.2% of tests. Start there.
- Suspension (9.2% 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 (8.1% 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 (5.9% 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 2014 Volkswagen Ccs pass their MOT?
80.9% of the 21,480 2014 Volkswagen Cc MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 19.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2014 Volkswagen Cc?
Suspension, recorded in 9.2% of tests, followed by tyres (8.1%).
Does the 2014 Cc get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 14.3% in the 0-30k band to 20.0% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 21,480 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.