VOLKSWAGEN E-UP MOT pass rate
94.0% of 2,241 VOLKSWAGEN E-UP MOT tests pass.
The E-UP passes its MOT 94.0% of the time — well above the average across all VOLKSWAGEN models, which sits at 79.0%.
The VOLKSWAGEN E-UP passes its MOT 94.0% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate stays relatively stable with age: 94.5% at 0–3 years versus 92.8% at 3–6 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 94.5% | 1,640 | 15,909 miles |
| 3–6 years | 92.8% | 599 | 16,536 miles |
| 6–10 years | too few tests (2) | 2 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the VOLKSWAGEN E-UP
The most common reason the VOLKSWAGEN E-UP fails its MOT is tyres — present in 48.3% of failed tests, most often logged as "Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 48.3% | Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 28.7% | Too low |
| Visibility | 15.7% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Suspension | 4.5% | Ball joint excessively worn |
| Brakes | 3.9% | Efficiency below requirements |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 3.9% | Buckle not functioning as intended |
| Identification of the vehicle | 2.2% | Inscription illegible |
| Steering | 0.6% | Has excessive play |
| Seat belt installation check | 0.6% | Anchorage insecure |
| Body, chassis, structure | 0.6% | Fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |
Related VOLKSWAGEN models
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF — 80.7% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO — 74.5% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER — 74.6% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN — 86.7% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT — 76.9% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN CADDY — 76.6% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the VOLKSWAGEN E-UP?
- 94.0% of VOLKSWAGEN E-UP MOT tests pass, based on 2,241 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the VOLKSWAGEN E-UP?
- The most common reason the VOLKSWAGEN E-UP fails its MOT is tyres — present in 48.3% of failed tests, most often logged as "Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords".
- Does this show the VOLKSWAGEN E-UP's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the VOLKSWAGEN service history guide for how to check and keep one.