2016 Volkswagen CC Rline Black EDN TDI BMT S-A 2.0L Heavy oil · VGZ 6818

The most recent MOT on 26 September 2025 recorded a pass, and the preceding years show a consistent pattern of passes with occasional administrative failures that listed no defects. This indicates that, from the MOT perspective, the vehicle has been kept in a condition that meets the statutory safety and emissions standards and that there is no evidence of a deteriorating trend in recorded defects. The absence of any logged faults over the last four years suggests a stable maintenance regime, although the paired failures without remarks hint at possible paperwork issues rather than mechanical problems. At ten years old the car has logged 116,455 miles, averaging roughly 11,600 miles per annum. This mileage is typical for a family saloon of this age and does not point to unusually heavy use or prolonged periods of inactivity. The steady accumulation implies regular road use, which generally helps keep seals and rubber components from drying out, but it also means that wear items such as tyre tread, suspension bushes, and brake pads will be approaching the latter stages of their service life and should be examined closely. For a prospective buyer the primary checks should focus on age‑related wear rather than any specific MOT‑recorded fault. Inspect the tyre sidewalls for cracking, perishing or uneven wear that could indicate mis‑alignment or worn suspension components; the tyre age should be no more than six years regardless of tread depth. Examine the 12‑volt battery for corrosion on the terminals and test its cranking voltage, as a ten‑year‑old unit is likely nearing the end of its service life. Verify that the brake discs are free of deep scoring, rust spots, or excessive thickness variation, and that the pads have sufficient material – any shudder or pulsation under braking would warrant immediate attention. Check the suspension for play in the front lower control arm bushes, rear trailing arm bushings and the condition of the coil springs; listen for clunks over bumps and feel for any wandering on cornering. Finally, confirm that the timing belt (or chain, depending on the exact TDI variant) has been replaced in accordance with the manufacturer’s interval, typically around 80‑100 000 miles for a belt, and that all fluid services – engine oil, coolant, brake fluid and DSG (if fitted) transmission fluid – have been performed on schedule. A full service book with stamps and receipts will give confidence that the vehicle has been cared for, while a visual inspection of hoses, seals and the exhaust system for leaks or corrosion will help identify any time‑based degradation that may not yet have triggered a MOT failure but could become costly if left unattended.