2016 Volkswagen Cc — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 10,506 MOT tests, the 2016 Volkswagen Cc recorded an 86.3% pass rate. That is effectively the same as executive cars of a similar age (12.7% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in tyres, suspension and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (6.8%) and suspension (4.8%) 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 headlamp aim — pins and bushes alone was recorded 349 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 6.9% in the 0-30k band and 14.4% in the 150k+ band, a 7.5-point spread — more than double.
The petrol cars hold up better: 11.5% fail against 13.8% for diesel, a 2.4-point gap across 10,506 tests.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 25.1% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 11.7% of tests failed in 2021 against 16.1% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 6.8% | 718 |
| 2 | Suspension | 4.8% | 507 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 3.0% | 315 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.4% | 254 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.1% | 216 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.8% | 187 |
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 | 349 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 292 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 180 |
| 4 | Shock absorbers | 178 |
| 5 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 174 |
| 6 | Washers | 139 |
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 | 25.1% | 2,639 |
| 2 | Brakes | 19.0% | 1,994 |
| 3 | Suspension | 18.5% | 1,940 |
| 4 | Other defects | 5.7% | 599 |
| 5 | Visibility | 2.1% | 219 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.4% | 142 |
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 | 902 | 6.9% |
| 30-60k | 3,676 | 12.2% |
| 60-90k | 3,201 | 14.7% |
| 90-120k | 1,629 | 17.1% |
| 120-150k | 652 | 17.0% |
| 150k+ | 445 | 14.4% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 9,818 | 13.8% |
| Petrol | 688 | 11.5% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,135 | 11.7% |
| 2022 | 2,096 | 12.4% |
| 2023 | 2,102 | 13.7% |
| 2024 | 2,085 | 14.5% |
| 2025 | 2,088 | 16.1% |
What to check before buying a 2016 Cc
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 6.8% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (6.8% 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.
- Suspension (4.8% 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 (3.0% 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 2016 Volkswagen Ccs pass their MOT?
86.3% of the 10,506 2016 Volkswagen Cc MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 13.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2016 Volkswagen Cc?
Tyres, recorded in 6.8% of tests, followed by suspension (4.8%).
Does the 2016 Cc get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.9% in the 0-30k band to 14.4% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 10,506 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.