Volkswagen Cc
From 25,800 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Ccs fare better: 2017 models pass at 84.3% vs 77.4% for 2012.
Pass rate by fuel type
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements and a tyre cords visible or damaged. The top issue, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, caused 1,240 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 1,240 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 777 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 667 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 522 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 492 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 274 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 256 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 253 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 251 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 239 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 53.8% of Cc failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 10.5% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £116.
Volkswagen Cc on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 369 scrapped or exported in the past year, a net loss of 369. At this rate, roughly 36.5 years until none remain. Now at 73.4% of its peak (18,304 in 2017 Q1).
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 12,666 | 776 | +0 | -85 | -85 |
| 2025 Q2 | 12,777 | 750 | +0 | -116 | -116 |
| 2025 Q1 | 12,930 | 713 | +0 | -93 | -93 |
| 2024 Q4 | 13,055 | 681 | +0 | -75 | -75 |
| 2024 Q3 | 13,155 | 656 | +0 | -74 | -74 |
| 2024 Q2 | 13,267 | 618 | +0 | -133 | -133 |
| 2024 Q1 | 13,423 | 595 | +0 | -97 | -97 |
| 2023 Q4 | 13,547 | 568 | +0 | -44 | -44 |
13 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cc Gt Bluemotion Techn Tdi S-A | Diesel | 4,609 | 37% |
| Cc Gt Bluemotion Technolgy Tdi | Diesel | 4,500 | 36% |
| Cc Bluemotion Technology Tdi | Diesel | 944 | 8% |
| Cc R Line Bmt Tdi S-A | Diesel | 605 | 5% |
| Cc Bluemotion Techn-Gy Tdi S-A | Diesel | 543 | 4% |
| Cc R Line Tdi Bmt S-A | Diesel | 471 | 4% |
| Cc R Line Bluemotion Techn Tdi | Diesel | 407 | 3% |
| Cc Rline Black Edn Tdi Bmt S-A | Diesel | 113 | <1% |
| Cc Moda Bmt Tsi S-A | Petrol | 108 | <1% |
| Cc Gt Blackedition Tdi Bmt S-A | Diesel | 78 | <1% |
| Cc Gt Tsi S-A | Petrol | 69 | <1% |
| Cc Gt Tsi | Petrol | 56 | <1% |
| Cc Gt Black Edition Tdi Bmt | Diesel | 53 | <1% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 84.3% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2016 | 83.9% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2015 | 80.5% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2014 | 78.9% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
4 earlier years
| 2013 | 78.2% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2012 | 77.4% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2011 | 72.2% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2010 | 76.9% | a lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
Typical mileage
Half of all Ccs tested had between 93,936 and 116,762 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 116,762 median miles, the Cc has 0.018 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Volkswagen models
| Volkswagen Golf | 79.1% |
| Volkswagen Polo | 73.8% |
| Volkswagen Transporter | 73.8% |
| Volkswagen Tiguan | 84.6% |
| Volkswagen Passat | 76.9% |
Common questions
What is the Volkswagen Cc MOT pass rate?
The Volkswagen Cc has a 79.3% MOT pass rate based on 25,800 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Cc?
The most common MOT failure on the Volkswagen Cc is a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, which caused 1,240 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
How many Volkswagen Ccs are on UK roads?
There are 12,666 Volkswagen Ccs currently licensed on UK roads, with 776 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Volkswagen Cc at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volkswagen Cc is 116,762 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 93,936 and 116,762 miles.
Buying a used Cc?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 79.3% pass rate and an average repair bill of £116 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.