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14 Model Years Analyzed

Volkswagen Up
MOT Pass Rate & Statistics

Average pass rate across all model years (2010-2023), based on 135,851 DVSA recorded tests.

88.1%

Average Pass Rate

14

Model Years

136k

Tests Analyzed

Most Tested Year

2014 Volkswagen Up MOT Pass Rate & Common Failures

87.1% pass rateBased on 23,923 DVSA tests

Pass Rate by Year

2023100%

3 tests

2022100%

1 tests

2021100%

29 tests

202096.6%

2,012 tests

201994.2%

8,810 tests

201891.4%

14,105 tests

201789.8%

14,698 tests

201687.3%

14,629 tests

201587.2%

18,575 tests

201487.1%

23,923 tests

201385.9%

22,891 tests

201285.2%

16,172 tests

2011100%

1 tests

201050%

2 tests

Most Common Failures Across All Years

  1. 1A tyre seriously damaged
  2. 2Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  3. 3Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
  4. 4A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
  5. 5A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average MOT pass rate for a Volkswagen Up?

The Volkswagen Up has an average 88.1% MOT pass rate across model years 2010 to 2023, based on DVSA test data.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Up?

The most common MOT failure reasons for the Volkswagen Up across all years are: a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake. These are typical wear items that can often be checked and addressed before your test.

Which Volkswagen Up year has the best MOT pass rate?

MOT pass rates vary by year - newer models typically have higher pass rates. Check our year-by-year breakdown above to compare pass rates for specific Volkswagen Up model years.