2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Volkswagen CC MOT pass rate and common faults

233 MOT tests in 2024. 79.0% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

99About average
Passed first time79.0%
Failed or needed repairs21.0%
Typical mileage at test63,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 233 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.0%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords3.0%
  3. Headlamp aim: too low2.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.1%
    10 marked dangerous
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.3%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.3%
    4 marked dangerous
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.3%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.9%
    2 marked dangerous
  9. Anti-roll bars - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn0.9%
  10. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres9.4%
  2. Suspension7.3%
  3. Lights & electrics5.6%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.0%
  5. Brakes3.0%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.3%
  7. Wheels0.9%
  8. Body & chassis0.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.7%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.0%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn12.9%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.0%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. 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 2017 Volkswagen CC?

In 2024, 79.0% of 2017 Volkswagen CC cars passed their MOT first time, across 233 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Volkswagen CC?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; headlamp aim: too low. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2017 Volkswagen CC reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 99, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).