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Volkswagen CC Mk1 (Passat CC) (2008-2011) reliability

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Volkswagen CC Mk1 (Passat CC) built around 2011: not enough MOT data yet

We've only seen a handful of Volkswagen CC Mk1 (Passat CC) models built around 2011 so far. Too few to spot a pattern yet.

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Volkswagen CC Mk1 (Passat CC)
No reliability rating: not enough tests to rate2008-2011SaloonDIESEL

Based on 337 tests of CC models registered 2008-2011.

Mk1 (Passat CC) fail rate by age

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rateUK average for cars this age
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
13 yearsbuilt around 2012
13024.6%
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.

How the CC Mk1 (Passat CC) compares

At each age below, see how the CC Mk1 (Passat CC) holds up against other cars the same age. The averages combine all fuel types.

Based on 202,753 tests across 19 Volkswagen models, built around 2011 (14 years old).

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rateVolkswagen average
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
13 yearsbuilt around 2012
13024.6%
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.

What to check before viewing

The model's most common MOT issues, turned into things you can 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.

Suspension bushes and joints

Worth checking

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

Tyres

Worth checking

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

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.

Other saloons to compare

Other saloons, with each one's figures taken at the same age as the CC Mk1 (Passat CC).

  1. 1

    Toyota Avensis

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    26.4%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    5.5%
    Dangerous
    6.2%
    Still registered at 10 years
    72.2%

    Lower fail rate: 26.4%, against 28.5% for the Volkswagen CC Mk1 (Passat CC), both built around 2011.

    4 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    6,306 MOT tests on cars built around 2011

  2. 2

    Peugeot 508

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    26.9%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    6.8%
    Dangerous
    7.8%
    Still registered at 10 years
    81%

    More still registered at 10 years: 81%, against 76% for the Volkswagen CC Mk1 (Passat CC).

    6 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    1,449 MOT tests on cars built around 2011

  3. 3

    Mitsubishi Lancer

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    31.1%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    10.3%
    Dangerous
    7.2%

    No clear edge over the Volkswagen CC Mk1 (Passat CC) on these figures.

    2 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    1,870 MOT tests on cars built around 2011

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.

How many are still registered

76%of all Volkswagen CC cars first registered in 2014 to 2015 were still registered 10 years later. This is the whole model, not only this generation.

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.

Mk1 (Passat CC) variants compared
All generations of this modelNot enough data

Most common issues on Volkswagen CCs of this age

This list covers every Volkswagen CC built around 2011, whichever generation it is. We don't have a defect list for the Mk1 (Passat CC) on its own.

Most common advisories and fails

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

  1. 1
    Advisory

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

    35.3%
    Advisory: 96Fail: 29 (23% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

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

    19.8%
    Advisory: 58Fail: 6 (9% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Suspension part corroded, but not seriously weakened

    18.4%
    Advisory: 48Fail: 4 (8% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

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

    13.5%
    Advisory: 38Fail: 0 (0% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Coil spring corroded

    12.6%
    Advisory: 25Fail: 6 (19% of the times it was found)

Based on 207 tests

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Frequently asked questions

Built around 2011 (14 years old), the Volkswagen CC Mk1 (Passat CC) (2008-2011) fails MOTs at about the rate typical for this age. This is based on 207 14-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

*The build year is worked out from the date a car was first used on UK roads. For most cars this matches when it was registered, but imports may differ by a few months.

Data sourced from DVSA MOT History API. From 337 MOT tests on Volkswagen CCs first registered between 2008-2011. These figures are a guide, not a guarantee.