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Volkswagen CC reliability by build year

Coverage 2008-20172 named generationsSaloonDIESEL / PETROL
At a glance

Volkswagen CC built around 2015: about average at the MOT

Volkswagen CCs built around 2015 fail their MOT about as often as similar cars the same age.

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Key figure

23% of MOT tests on Volkswagen CCs built around 2015 ended in a fail (retests included), against 22% for similar cars the same age.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Volkswagen CCs built around 2015 involves the tyres.

Before you view it

What to check before viewing

The Volkswagen CC's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.

Brake discs

High priority

Ask for the date and mileage of the last disc replacement; visually check for a deep wear lip and rust pitting on each disc.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Suspension bushes and joints

Worth checking

Listen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.

Suspension

Worth checking

Inspect the suspension carefully and ask the seller for repair history.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

By build year

How build years differ

Fail rates have been steady over the last three years. Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.

Find your CC's generation

Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.

CC Mk2 (CC)

Mk2 (CC) (2012-2017)

Not enough tests to rate
DIESELPETROL

18.2% fail rate, built around 2017 (8 years old)

Fails about as often as the average car this age (about 1 in 5 MOTs, 18.7%)

From 1,165 MOT tests at this ageView details →
CC Mk1 (Passat CC)

Mk1 (Passat CC) (2008-2011)

Not enough tests to rate
DIESEL

28.5% fail rate, built around 2011 (14 years old)

Likely between 22.8% and 35.0%

Fails about as often as the average car this age (about 3 in 10 MOTs, 29%)

From 207 MOT tests at this ageView details →

Not sure which one you're looking at?

Match your build year to its generation, then see the fail rates for those build years of the Volkswagen CC.

See every build year for the Volkswagen CC

Side-by-side

Volkswagen CC generations compared

Each generation is shown at 7 years old if it has at least 100 MOT tests at that age. If not, or if its cars are too new to be 7, it's shown at another age. We try ages close to 7 first. Newer generations have fewer years of data.

GenerationRatingFail rate
Mk2 (CC) (2012-2017)
No ratingNot enough tests to rate
No ratingNot enough tests to rate18.2%built around 2017 (8 years old)from 1,165 MOT tests at this age
Mk1 (Passat CC) (2008-2011)
No ratingNot enough tests to rate
No ratingNot enough tests to rate28.5%likely between 22.8% and 35.0%built around 2011 (14 years old)from 207 MOT tests at this age

Each row is one generation of the CC, shown at the age printed under its fail rate. So rows can be different ages. Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail, retests included. A rating is given only when there are enough tests to place the fail rate in one rating band with 95% confidence.

By age

Volkswagen CC fail rate by age

This chart combines every Volkswagen CC ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rate
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
7 yearsbuilt around 2018
6417.2%
8 yearsbuilt around 2017
1,16518.2%
9 yearsbuilt around 2016
2,65620.1%
10 yearsbuilt around 2015
4,24722.7%
11 yearsbuilt around 2014
3,91923.5%
12 yearsbuilt around 2013
4,02323.6%
13 yearsbuilt around 2012
1,42222.9%
14 yearsbuilt around 2011
20728.5%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 14 years old.

All generations of this model

What goes wrong most often on 10-year-old Volkswagen CCs

These issues come from 10-year-old Volkswagen CCs, every generation combined.

All generations of this modelEnough data

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    24.4%
    Advisory: 1,486Fail: 151 (9% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Suspension arm pin or bush worn, but not moving too much

    19.7%
    Advisory: 1,128Fail: 240 (18% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Suspension part corroded, but not seriously weakened

    16.1%
    Advisory: 1,032Fail: 142 (12% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    12.0%
    Advisory: 668Fail: 13 (2% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    9.7%
    Advisory: 399Fail: 179 (31% of the times it was found)

Based on 4,247 MOT tests on 10-year-old Volkswagen CCs, every generation combined.

All generations of this model

Issues that often appear together

The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 10-year-old Volkswagen CCs notes problems with more than one part of the car.

Issues that often appear together on this model

All generations of this modelPlenty of data
  1. Suspension + Tyres43%
  2. Brakes + Suspension30%
  3. Brakes + Tyres28%
  4. Other + Suspension18%

Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.

Across 1,676 MOT tests on Volkswagen CC cars built around 2015 (10 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.

Still registered

How many are still registered, and recalls

How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.

How many are still registered

76%of this model's cars first registered in 2014 to 2015 were still registered 10 years later

UK average for cars first registered in 2014 to 2015: 92% · Fewer than typical

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics (VEH0124).

Recall context

DVSA's recall list has no recalls filed under the Volkswagen CC name. For the exact car, check with the maker or GOV.UK's recall checker.

Like-for-like

Other saloons to compare

Other saloons to compare

  1. 1

    Toyota Avensis

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    20.8%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    4.7%
    Dangerous
    5.2%
    Still registered at 10 years
    72.2%

    Fewer dangerous faults: 5.2%, against 7.5% for the Volkswagen CC.

    4 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    3,927 MOT tests on cars built around 2015

  2. 2

    Mercedes-Benz CLA

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    21.5%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    4.6%
    Dangerous
    7.1%
    Still registered at 10 years
    88.2%

    More still registered at 10 years: 88%, against 76% for the Volkswagen CC.

    8 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    7,322 MOT tests on cars built around 2015

  3. 3

    Dacia Logan

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    26.7%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    5.9%
    Dangerous
    7.5%
    Still registered at 10 years
    85.5%

    More still registered at 10 years: 86%, against 76% for the Volkswagen CC.

    2 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    3,445 MOT tests on cars built around 2015

  4. 4

    Hyundai i40

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    23.2%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    5.7%
    Dangerous
    8.4%
    Still registered at 10 years
    75.2%

    No clear edge over the Volkswagen CC on these figures.

    4,382 MOT tests on cars built around 2015

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Built around 2015 (10 years old), the Volkswagen CC across all generations combined fails MOTs at about the rate typical for this age. This is based on 4,247 10-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

These figures come from DVSA's MOT records. Across every Volkswagen CC ever sold: 17,703 tests. The main figures are for cars built around 2015 (10 years old): 4,247 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.