VOLKSWAGEN UP MOT Pass Rate
84.3% of 41,121 VOLKSWAGEN UP MOT tests pass.
The UP passes its MOT 84.3% of the time — well above the average across all VOLKSWAGEN models, which sits at 78.1%.
The VOLKSWAGEN UP passes its MOT 84.3% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 78.3%.
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 95.5% at 0–3 years to 82.2% at 10–15 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 95.5% | 221 | 18,746 miles |
| 3–6 years | 91.2% | 4,123 | 28,392 miles |
| 6–10 years | 84.6% | 18,047 | 44,999 miles |
| 10–15 years | 82.2% | 18,730 | 63,406 miles |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the VOLKSWAGEN UP
The most common reason the VOLKSWAGEN UP fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 38.1% of failed tests, most often logged as "not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 38.1% | not working |
| Brakes | 35.2% | excessively binding |
| Tyres | 21.7% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Suspension | 16.9% | pin or bush excessively worn |
| Visibility | 16.1% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 15.4% | Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |
| Body, chassis, structure | 8.8% | ineffective |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.8% | warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.9% | inscription illegible |
| Steering | 0.9% | ball joint has excessive play |
Related VOLKSWAGEN models
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF — 78.6% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO — 72.0% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER — 72.0% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN — 84.2% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT — 76.0% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN CADDY — 75.8% pass rate