2013 Volkswagen CC 2.0L Diesel · RV13 CVE

The 2013 Volkswagen CC presents a mixed maintenance picture. The most recent MOT, conducted on 16 September 2025 at 144,318 miles, passed but flagged worn suspension arm pins and bushes on both the nearside and central front. These advisories, while not yet causing excessive movement, indicate the front suspension is entering a phase of wear that demands monitoring. The trend is neither clearly worsening nor resolving. A clean bill of health in September 2022 gave way to a cluster of advisories in 2023 and 2024, including deteriorated CV joint boots, light oil misting on both front shock absorbers, and worn front brake discs. The suspension bush wear noted in 2025 suggests a gradual, ongoing deterioration of front-end components rather than a sudden failure, pointing to a vehicle that has been maintained just enough to pass its annual test rather than proactively repaired. The mileage accumulation is consistent and unremarkable for a 13-year-old vehicle. From the failed test on 14 September 2022 at 113,918 miles to the most recent pass on 16 September 2025 at 144,318 miles, the car covered 30,400 miles in three years, averaging roughly 10,133 miles annually. This sits comfortably within the typical range of 11,101 miles per year calculated over the vehicle's life. There are no alarming gaps or sudden spikes in the record that would suggest the car has been standing idle or subjected to extreme use. The MOT history itself is sparse, with only five tests recorded across four years, but the annual pattern is consistent enough to confirm regular, year-on-year road use. A buyer inspecting this CC in person should focus on the front suspension and drivetrain. The recurring advisories around suspension arm bushes and shock absorber oil misting suggest the front struts, bushes, and possibly top mounts need close physical inspection for play, leaks, and deterioration. The CV joint boots were flagged as severely deteriorated in both 2023 and 2024, yet the 2025 test made no mention of them, which could mean they were replaced or simply that the tester did not re-flag them. Check the boots for splits and grease contamination, and listen for clicking on full lock. The front brake discs were noted as worn in 2024, so measure disc thickness and inspect for lipping. Given the car's age and mileage, a thorough underbody inspection for corrosion on subframes, sills, and around suspension mounting points is essential, as structural rust is not always visible in a standard MOT but can be a serious long-term risk on vehicles of this age.