Volkswagen UP reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 168,709 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 168,709 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 78% of Volkswagen UP cars aged 8 to 12 years pass their MOT first time — ahead of the 73% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on road wheels and steering.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the UP tends to fail
Share of Volkswagen UP cars aged 8 to 12 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Holds up better than average on road wheels, steering, suspension.
Common questions
Is the Volkswagen UP reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Volkswagen UP holds up well for its age: 78% of examples aged 8 to 12 years pass first time, against a 73% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 56% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Volkswagen UP?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Volkswagen UP in 2024: up to 3 years, 93%; 4 to 7 years, 86%; and 8 to 12 years, 78%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Volkswagen UP MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Volkswagen UP versus other cars of the same age — its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).