Volkswagen CC reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Volkswagen CC is a car. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 122 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 140 of 442, and 27.2% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is pins and bushes (4.3% of tests).
Ranked 140 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League
In 2024, 13,924 Volkswagen CCs aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 27.2% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Volkswagen CC is 18% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage.
First-time fail rate
27.2%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
–
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
10,800
Typical age at test: 10 years
Volkswagen CC MOT failure rate by age
Most common Volkswagen CC MOT faults
- Pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.3% of tests
- Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.4% of tests
- Condition: has ply or cords exposed3.4% of tests
- Coil spring: fractured or broken3.0% of tests
- Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.9% of tests
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.6% of tests
What the Volkswagen CC fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 11.0% | About average |
| Tyres | 10.0% | ▲ 1.3× as often |
| Lights and electrics | 7.6% | ▼ 42% less often |
| Brakes | 3.8% | ▼ 51% less often |
| Visibility | 3.6% | ▼ 23% less often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 2.1% | ▼ 42% less often |
| Body and structure | 1.4% | ▼ 62% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 1.4% | ▲ 1.4× as often |
| Steering | 0.7% | ▼ 74% less often |
| Wheels | 0.6% | ▲ 1.1× as often |
What MPG does the Volkswagen CC do?
Official economy for the Volkswagen CC ranges from 29.7 to 62.8mpg across the 47 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2012–2018). A typical petrol version manages 38.7mpg and a typical diesel 58.9mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
Work out a journey's fuel costHow much is road tax on a Volkswagen CC?
Any Volkswagen CC first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Volkswagen CC registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £35 to £445 a year.
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Official figures for 47 versions sold in the UK between 2012 and 2018.
Fuel types
Diesel, Petrol
Official economy
29.7–62.8 mpg
CO2
118–219 g/km
| Version | Fuel | Economy | CO2 | Car tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CC 2.0 TDI SCR 150PS Stop-Start BMTM6 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 62.8 mpg | 118g | £200 |
| CC 2.0 TDI SCR 150PS Stop-Start GT BMTM6 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 62.8 mpg | 118g | £200 |
| CC 2.0 TDI SCR 150PS Stop-Start R-Line BMTM6 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 62.8 mpg | 118g | £200 |
| CC 2.0 TDI SCR 150PS DSG Stop-Start BMTD6 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 58.9 mpg | 127g | £200 |
| CC 2.0 TDI SCR 150PS DSG Stop-Start GT BMTD6 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 58.9 mpg | 127g | £200 |
| CC 2.0 TDI SCR 150PS DSG Stop-Start R-Line BMTD6 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 58.9 mpg | 127g | £200 |
| CC 2.0 TDI SCR 184PS Stop-Start GT BMTM6 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 57.6 mpg | 127g | £200 |
| CC 2.0 TDI SCR 184PS Stop-Start R-Line BMTM6 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 57.6 mpg | 127g | £200 |
| CC 2.0 TDI SCR 184PS DSG Stop-Start GT BMTD6 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 56.5 mpg | 130g | £200 |
| CC 2.0 TDI SCR 184PS DSG Stop-Start R-Line BMTD6 · listed 2018 | Diesel | 56.5 mpg | 130g | £200 |
| CC 1.4 TSI 150PS Stop-Start BMTM6 · listed 2018 | Petrol | 49.6 mpg | 133g | £200 |
| CC 1.4 TSI 150PS 7speed DSG Stop-Start BMTD7 · listed 2018 | Petrol | 50.4 mpg | 128g | £200 |
| CC 2.0 TDI 177PS 7speed DSG BlueMotion TechnologyD7 · listed 2015 | Diesel | 55.4 mpg | 133g | £200 |
| CC 2.0 TDI 177PS BlueMotion TechnologyM6 · listed 2015 | Diesel | 61.4 mpg | 120g | £35 |
| CC 2.0 TDI CR 140PS BlueMotion TechnologyM6 · listed 2015 | Diesel | 62.8 mpg | 119g | £35 |
Economy and CO2 are official NEDC (before 2018) or WLTP figures. Car tax is the yearly rate at current rates for a car first registered in the year listed, before any expensive car supplement. Showing the 15 most recent of 47 versions.
What a Volkswagen CC costs to fuel
- petrol, typical official 38.7mpg…
- diesel, typical official 58.9mpg…
Official figures are usually 10–15% better than real-world driving.
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Volkswagen CC reliable?
Its MOT record is better than average: the Volkswagen CC is 18% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 122 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Volkswagen CC?
The most common MOT fault is “Pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn”, found in 4.3% of tests. It fails on seat belts and airbags more often than similar cars.
›What MPG does the Volkswagen CC do?
Official economy for the Volkswagen CC ranges from 29.7 to 62.8mpg across the 47 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2012–2018). A typical petrol version manages 38.7mpg and a typical diesel 58.9mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
›How much is road tax on a Volkswagen CC?
Any Volkswagen CC first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Volkswagen CC registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £35 to £445 a year.
›How many Volkswagen CCs fail their MOT?
27.2% of Volkswagen CCs aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Volkswagen CC combined (Open Government Licence v3.0); official economy and CO2 from Vehicle Certification Agency data, © Crown copyright. VCA cannot accept liability for its accuracy. How we calculate the league.