2013 Volkswagen CC 2.0L Diesel · P21 LAL

The 2013 Volkswagen CC presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a fully clean MOT pass on 15 January 2026 at 77,406 miles with zero defects recorded. That result is particularly significant given the vehicle failed its earlier test on 6 March 2025 at 74,925 miles for two straightforward faults: a non-functioning nearside front headlamp on dipped beam and an empty windscreen washer reservoir. Both items were rectified before the same-day retest passed cleanly, indicating the previous owner addressed basic lighting and visibility defects promptly rather than neglecting them. The subsequent passes in February 2024 at 71,835 miles and March 2023 at 68,612 miles were also entirely defect-free, reinforcing a consistent pattern of roadworthiness across the last three years of recorded testing. The mileage profile tells a clear story of very light use. Across thirteen years the car has covered just 77,406 miles, averaging roughly 5,954 miles per year, well below the typical UK annual figure of around 8,000 to 12,000 miles. The intervals between tests confirm this: 3,090 miles between March 2023 and February 2024, 3,090 miles between February 2024 and March 2025, and only 2,481 miles between March 2025 and January 2026. The narrowing annual mileage in the most recent period suggests the vehicle may be seeing even lighter use now, or possibly spending extended periods stationary. Low mileage is not inherently beneficial; prolonged sitting can cause tyre flat-spotting, brake disc surface corrosion, dried seals, and battery deterioration that a clean MOT does not always reveal. Despite the clean record, a prospective buyer should carry out a focused physical inspection. The headlamp fault in March 2025, while minor, warrants checking both front units for moisture ingress, lens hazing, or failing bulbs that could indicate deeper electrical issues. The empty washer bottle raises a question about whether the pump was run dry, potentially shortening its life, so the washer jets should be tested for proper flow and pressure. With such low annual mileage, inspect all four tyres carefully for date codes and sidewall cracking from age degradation rather than tread wear. Examine the brake discs and pads for surface corrosion common on lightly used vehicles, and check the exhaust system and underbody for any early signs of corrosion that low mileage alone does not prevent. The suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers should also be assessed, as infrequent use does not eliminate rubber perishing over thirteen years.