2012 · 12 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2012 Volkswagen CC MOT pass rate and common faults

2,206 MOT tests in 2024. 70.6% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

110Well above average
Passed first time70.6%
Failed or needed repairs29.4%
Typical mileage at test119,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,206 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.8%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed4.1%
    129 marked dangerous
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.3%
    132 marked dangerous
  4. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.4%
  5. Headlamp levelling device: inoperative2.0%
  6. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault2.0%
  7. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.9%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.6%
    48 marked dangerous
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.5%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension14.3%
  2. Tyres12.7%
  3. Lights & electrics12.0%
  4. Brakes6.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.7%
  7. Seat belts & airbags2.4%
  8. Body & chassis1.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.3%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn17.8%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.4%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.7%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.4%

Is it getting worse with age?

The same 2012 Volkswagen CC cars, tested one year apart.

2023 pass rate (age 11)71.2%2,400 tests
2024 pass rate (age 12)70.6%2,206 tests
Change in one year−0.6 pointsaverage car: −1.3 points

All cars pass less often as they get older. The 2012 Volkswagen CC is ageing about the same as an average car.

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 2012 Volkswagen CC?

In 2024, 70.6% of 2012 Volkswagen CC cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,206 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Volkswagen CC?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2012 Volkswagen CC reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 110, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).

Is the 2012 Volkswagen CC getting worse with age?

In 2023, 71.2% passed first time. In 2024, 70.6% passed (−0.6 points). An average car that age changed by −1.3 points, so the 2012 Volkswagen CC is ageing about the same as average.