2012 Volkswagen CC 2.0L Diesel · FP62 ODF

The vehicle presents a worsening maintenance trend characterized by a high volume of mechanical failures in recent inspections. While it passed its latest test in November 2024 at 155,200 miles, this followed a significant failure just one day prior involving multiple critical defects. The transition from a clean record in 2023 to a comprehensive list of faults in 2024 suggests that the vehicle is entering a phase where age-related components are failing simultaneously without proactive replacement. At 155,200 miles over 14 years, the Volkswagen CC has averaged approximately 11,000 miles per annum. This figure aligns with typical national averages for a vehicle of this age. The data shows consistent mileage accumulation with roughly 10,000 miles between the 2022 and 2023 tests, and another 10,500 miles recorded between 2023 and 2024. This steady use explains the accelerated degradation of consumable components, suspension rubber parts, and braking hardware noted in the MOT history. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension, as the records repeatedly flag worn nearside and offside front suspension arm bushes. The failure of the nearside front outer drive shaft boot, which was noted in 2023 and remained severely deteriorated into 2024, indicates a high risk of CV joint failure if not replaced immediately. Furthermore, the front brake discs were identified as pitted and scored in late 2024, suggesting they are nearing the end of their functional life. The steering and anti-roll bar assembly also require close attention after the offside rear linkage failed for excessive wear in the 2024 test. Given that the front tyres were also worn to the legal limit with uneven wear during that same test, the previous owner likely deferred routine maintenance until a failure was produced. Any purchaser should verify the remaining life of all tyres and check for grease leaks around the CV boots to ensure the reported issues were addressed with permanent repairs rather than temporary fixes.