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. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.3%
    4 marked dangerous
  6. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.3%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.3%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.9%
    3 marked dangerous
  9. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.9%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.9%
    2 marked dangerous

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. Body & chassis0.9%
  8. Wheels0.9%

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%

Is it getting worse with age?

The same 2017 Volkswagen CC cars, tested one year apart.

2023 pass rate (age 6)81.6%245 tests
2024 pass rate (age 7)79.0%233 tests
Change in one year−2.7 pointsaverage car: −1.9 points

All cars pass less often as they get older. The 2017 Volkswagen CC is ageing about the same as an average car.

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).

Is the 2017 Volkswagen CC getting worse with age?

In 2023, 81.6% passed first time. In 2024, 79.0% passed (−2.7 points). An average car that age changed by −1.9 points, so the 2017 Volkswagen CC is ageing about the same as average.