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Volkswagen Passat Cc TDI 140 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Volkswagen Passat Cc TDI 140 reliable? We analysed 675 real MOT tests across 121 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 675 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
81.9%
Typical Mileage
132,239mi
Annual Mileage
8,020mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Volkswagen Passat Cc TDI 140 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Volkswagen Passat Cc TDI 140.

Volkswagen Passat Cc TDI 140 Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Volkswagen Passat Cc TDI 140. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Volkswagen Passat Cc TDI 140 Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Volkswagen Passat Cc TDI 140 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
5,531 mi/yr
Typical
8,020 mi/yr
Average
9,542 mi/yr
Heavy usage
12,161 mi/yr

Volkswagen Passat Cc TDI 140 Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Volkswagen Passat Cc TDI 140 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
132,239 mi
75th Percentile
156,495 mi
95th Percentile
215,217 mi
Max Recorded
294,118 mi

How Does the Volkswagen Passat Cc TDI 140 Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Volkswagen Passat Cc TDI 140 THIS CAR 81.9% 675 132,239 mi — yrs
Volkswagen Golf 74.9% 22,270,993 83,305 mi 37 yrs
Volkswagen Polo 72.9% 14,598,296 60,351 mi 35 yrs
Volkswagen Passat 73.5% 6,960,690 105,632 mi 32 yrs
Chevrolet Tahoe 79.7% 743 93,207 mi 30 yrs

Compared to the Volkswagen Golf (74.9% pass rate) and the Volkswagen Polo (72.9% pass rate), the Volkswagen Passat Cc TDI 140 outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Volkswagen Passat Cc TDI 140?

The Volkswagen Passat Cc TDI 140 has an overall MOT pass rate of 81.9% across 675 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

A typical Volkswagen Passat Cc TDI 140 owner drives around 8,020 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Volkswagen Passat Cc TDI 140 — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Volkswagen Passat Cc TDI 140 reliable?
Based on 675 MOT tests, the Volkswagen Passat Cc TDI 140 has a 81.9% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Volkswagen Passat Cc TDI 140?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Volkswagen Passat Cc TDI 140 do per year?
The typical Volkswagen Passat Cc TDI 140 does around 8,020 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Volkswagen Passat Cc TDI 140 last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Volkswagen Passat Cc TDI 140?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.