2012 Volkswagen CC · 8,503 MOT tests
2012 Volkswagen CC reliability
2012 Volkswagen CCs fail 27.8% of first MOT tests, 24% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 5 CC years (8,503 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen CCs: 25.1%)
- 27.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen CCs: 25.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 24% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 112,453
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 8,503
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- 2013 cars: 18% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 2.9% of tests fail here (148% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 58% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Volkswagen CC
Fail rate by area
- Suspension10.9%
- Tyres10%
- Lights and electrics8.6%
- Brakes4.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.5%
- Seat belts and airbags2.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 3.69%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 3.09%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.68%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Coil spring fractured or broken 2.5%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Airbag warning lamp shows fault 2.47%
A lit airbag warning means the airbag system may not deploy in a crash, so it needs diagnosing and repairing.
Headlamp levelling device inoperative 1.45%
A faulty levelling device means the headlamps may dazzle others or light the road poorly when the car is loaded.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.76%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (13.56%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.56%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.37%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.96%) · Linkage ball joint slight play (3.35%)
Is a 2012 Volkswagen CC reliable?
2012 Volkswagen CCs fail 27.8% of first MOT tests, 24% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 5 CC years (8,503 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Volkswagen CC MOT?
Most often suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (3.69% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (3.09% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.68% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Volkswagen CC have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2012 Volkswagen CC shows 112,453 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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