2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Volkswagen CC MOT pass rate and common faults

3,363 MOT tests in 2024. 72.0% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time72.0%
Failed or needed repairs27.9%
Typical mileage at test98,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,363 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.4%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.8%
    195 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.6%
    166 marked dangerous
  4. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.6%
  5. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened1.6%
  6. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.5%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.5%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.5%
    64 marked dangerous
  10. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension14.8%
  2. Tyres12.3%
  3. Lights & electrics11.5%
  4. Brakes4.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.2%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.5%
  7. Body & chassis1.4%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.8%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn15.2%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.8%
  4. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened10.2%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.2%

Is it getting worse with age?

The same 2014 Volkswagen CC cars, tested one year apart.

2023 pass rate (age 9)72.9%3,558 tests
2024 pass rate (age 10)72.0%3,363 tests
Change in one year−0.8 pointsaverage car: −1.8 points

All cars pass less often as they get older. The 2014 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 2014 Volkswagen CC?

In 2024, 72.0% of 2014 Volkswagen CC cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,363 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Volkswagen CC?

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

Is the 2014 Volkswagen CC reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).

Is the 2014 Volkswagen CC getting worse with age?

In 2023, 72.9% passed first time. In 2024, 72.0% passed (−0.8 points). An average car that age changed by −1.8 points, so the 2014 Volkswagen CC is ageing about the same as average.