2016 Volkswagen Cc MOT pass rate: 83.0% (5,359 tests)
Is the 2016 Cc getting worse?
Pass rate of 2016-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 84.4% +1.2 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 83.4% +2.2 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 81.2% +1.6 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2016 Cc
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 568 | 32.6% |
| 2 | Suspension | 494 | 28.3% |
| 3 | Brakes | 205 | 11.8% |
| 4 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 173 | 9.9% |
| 5 | Visibility | 121 | 6.9% |
| 6 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 99 | 5.7% |
All Cc years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 6,742 | 75.2% | +3.9 pts | 118,259 |
| 2013 | 9,393 | 74.3% | +1.0 pts | 109,283 |
| 2014 | 10,256 | 75.6% | -0.2 pts | 97,450 |
| 2015 | 7,967 | 77.7% | -1.0 pts | 84,936 |
| 2016 (this page) | 5,359 | 83.0% | +1.7 pts | 74,415 |
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FAQs
Is a 2016 Volkswagen Cc reliable?
2016-registered examples passed 83.0% of their MOT tests (5,359 tests, 2023–2025), +1.7 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 10 years old with a median 74,415 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2016 Cc?
The median tested example shows 74,415 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.