Volkswagen CC Fuel Tank Replacement Parts

The Volkswagen CC ran as a single generation from 2008 to 2016, with a facelift introduced in 2012 that brought styling and equipment changes but kept the same basic platform. Whether a pre-facelift tank (2008–2011) crosses over to a facelift car (2012–2016) depends on whether mounting points, sender unit positions, or filler neck routing changed at that point, so you should confirm fitment with the breaker against your exact registration rather than assume direct swap. Your engine code, found on your V5C or via a VIN check, is the most useful detail to give the breaker alongside your year.

Yes, fuel type is a primary fitment factor — petrol and diesel tanks are not interchangeable because the filler neck, vapour recovery system, and sometimes the tank shape differ between the two. Always specify your fuel type clearly when requesting a quote, and back it up with your engine code so the breaker can match the correct unit. Never assume a tank from the other fuel type will fit even if it looks similar externally.

Gearbox type can influence tank shape or mounting on some VAG platforms because the transmission tunnel profile differs between manual and automatic fitments, so it is worth telling the breaker whether your car has a manual or DSG gearbox when requesting a quote. Your engine code will cover most of the key identification, but flagging the gearbox type as well gives the breaker the full picture. Confirm fitment against your registration before purchasing.

Trim level — GT, GT Plus, or VR6 — does not in itself determine which fuel tank fits; what matters is the engine code, fuel type, and build year. A GT and a GT Plus with the same engine code and fuel type should take the same tank. The one exception worth checking is the VR6, which has a different engine altogether, so always quote the engine code to the breaker rather than just the trim badge to make sure you get the right unit.

The 2.0 TDI Volkswagen CC was offered with several different engine codes across its 2008–2016 run, including variants from the CBAB, CFFB, and CFGB families among others, and the tank must match your specific code because ancillary fittings can vary between them. Check your V5C or run a VIN check to confirm your exact engine code before approaching a breaker, as this is more reliable than going by year alone. Give that code to the breaker and ask them to confirm it matches the donor vehicle before agreeing a sale.

The CC shares its platform with the B6 and B7 Passat and some components do carry over between the two models, but the CC's fastback roofline and different rear bodywork mean the fuel tank and its mounting arrangements may differ even where the engine codes match. This is a question to put directly to the breaker, quoting both your registration and the donor vehicle's registration or engine code so they can compare the two. Do not assume Passat and CC tanks are interchangeable without that confirmation.