2016 Volkswagen CC · 6,330 MOT tests
2016 Volkswagen CC reliability
2016 Volkswagen CCs fail 18.4% of first MOT tests, 19% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 5 CC years (6,330 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen CCs: 25.1%)
- 18.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen CCs: 25.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 19% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- 65,933
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 7
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 6,330
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2016 against the years either side
- 2015 cars: 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- 2017 cars: 12% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2016 car does better)
- Weak spot: tyres, 7.8% of tests fail here (22% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: lights and electrics, 50% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2016 car carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
Common problems
What fails on a 2016 Volkswagen CC
Fail rate by area
- Tyres7.8%
- Suspension5.2%
- Lights and electrics3.6%
- Brakes2.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.7%
- Body, chassis and structure0.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 2.12%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.86%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.79%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 1.26%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Tyre pressure monitoring system faulty 1.2%
A faulty tyre pressure monitor cannot warn about low tyre pressure, so check tyres manually and have the fault diagnosed.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 1.15%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.71%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.17%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (10.35%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.97%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.95%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (3.33%)
Is a 2016 Volkswagen CC reliable?
2016 Volkswagen CCs fail 18.4% of first MOT tests, 19% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 5 CC years (6,330 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2016 Volkswagen CC MOT?
Most often suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (2.12% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.86% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (1.79% of tests).
How many miles should a 2016 Volkswagen CC have done?
At its MOT aged about 7, a typical 2016 Volkswagen CC shows 65,933 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2016 car?
A car first registered in 2016 carries a 65 plate (January–February 2016), or a 16 plate (March–August 2016), or a 66 plate (September–December 2016).
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