Volkswagen UP GTI reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 2,806 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 2,806 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 87% of Volkswagen UP GTI cars aged up to 3 years pass their MOT first time — in line with the 89% average for cars of that age. The faults that come up more than usual are in tyres.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the UP GTI tends to fail
Share of Volkswagen UP GTI cars aged up to 3 years with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Fails more often than average on tyres. Holds up better than average on suspension, visibility, brakes.
Common questions
Is the Volkswagen UP GTI reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Volkswagen UP GTI is about average for its age: 87% of examples aged up to 3 years pass first time, against a 89% fleet average. Give tyres a close look on any one you view.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Volkswagen UP GTI?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Volkswagen UP GTI in 2024: up to 3 years, 87%; and 4 to 7 years, 89%. 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 GTI MOT?
For Volkswagen UP GTI cars aged 4 to 7 years, the areas that fail an MOT more often than the fleet average are tyres (4.9% of tests vs 3.3% fleet).