2016 · 8 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2016 Volkswagen CC MOT pass rate and common faults

1,758 MOT tests in 2024. 80.2% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time80.2%
Failed or needed repairs19.8%
Typical mileage at test75,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,758 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.7%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.2%
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.0%
    48 marked dangerous
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.9%
    45 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  6. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.3%
  7. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.2%
  8. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative1.0%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.9%
    17 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres8.7%
  2. Suspension6.9%
  3. Lights & electrics5.0%
  4. Brakes2.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.4%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.3%
  7. Body & chassis0.8%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.0%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn13.8%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.6%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.5%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2016 Volkswagen CC?

In 2024, 80.2% of 2016 Volkswagen CC cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,758 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Volkswagen CC?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2016 Volkswagen CC reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 105, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).