2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Volkswagen CC MOT pass rate and common faults

3,093 MOT tests in 2024. 70.1% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time70.1%
Failed or needed repairs29.9%
Typical mileage at test110,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,093 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.4%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.2%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.8%
    184 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.4%
    144 marked dangerous
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.1%
    86 marked dangerous
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.7%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.6%
  8. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.5%
  9. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault1.4%
  10. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension16.1%
  2. Tyres12.8%
  3. Lights & electrics11.7%
  4. Brakes6.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.4%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.5%
  7. Seat belts & airbags1.9%
  8. Body & chassis1.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm22.4%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn17.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.2%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.5%
  5. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened5.5%

Is it getting worse with age?

The same 2013 Volkswagen CC cars, tested one year apart.

2023 pass rate (age 10)70.3%3,299 tests
2024 pass rate (age 11)70.1%3,093 tests
Change in one year−0.2 pointsaverage car: −1.5 points

All cars pass less often as they get older. The 2013 Volkswagen CC is ageing better than an average car, which is a good sign for keeping one longer.

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: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 2013 Volkswagen CC?

In 2024, 70.1% of 2013 Volkswagen CC cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,093 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Volkswagen CC?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2013 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).

Is the 2013 Volkswagen CC getting worse with age?

In 2023, 70.3% passed first time. In 2024, 70.1% passed (−0.2 points). An average car that age changed by −1.5 points, so the 2013 Volkswagen CC is ageing better than average.