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Volkswagen Up MOT Results

Registered in 2012
80.4% pass rate
from 13,754 tests in 2021
(36% better than other 2012 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Up is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.2% fail on Brakes (12% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Brake performance (34% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 2.7% fail on Service brake performance (90% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 2.6% fail on Rbt (93% worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 2.5% fail on Service brake performance (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.22% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.015% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.015% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.75% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (26% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.75% fail on Rbt (sp) (22% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (50% worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.63% fail on Rbt (sp) (54% worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.41% fail on Service brake imbalance (43% worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.26% fail on Service brake performance (56% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Parking brake performance (50% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Rbt (49% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.15% fail on Parking brake performance (61% better than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.051% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.022% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.015% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.015% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.080% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.2% fail on Mechanical brake components (57% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.85% fail on Brake linings and pads (59% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.85% fail on Brake pads (59% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Brake discs and drums (59% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.39% fail on Brake discs (59% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0073% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.051% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.029% fail on Lever
        • 0.015% fail on Cable
        • 0.0073% fail on Brake slack adjuster
    • 0.78% fail on Parking brake control (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Lever (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (130% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.47% fail on Hand lever (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0073% fail on Pedal
    • 0.15% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (56% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Anti-lock braking system (50% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.073% fail on Electronic stability control (57% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.058% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.051% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
      • 0.0073% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.029% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.015% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.0073% fail on Master cylinder
      • 0.0073% fail on Valves
    • 0.029% fail on Rigid brake pipes (93% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.0073% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 5.1% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (45% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.087% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (64% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.0% fail on Headlamps (56% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.98% fail on Headlamp (55% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Headlamp levelling device
      • 0.0073% fail on Dipswitch
    • 0.36% fail on Stop lamp (82% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Direction indicators (90% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Flashing type (90% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Side repeaters (84% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.058% fail on Individual direction indicators (94% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.0073% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.15% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.15% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.0073% fail on Reversing lamp switch
    • 0.10% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (73% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Rear fog lamp (73% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Rear fog lamp (73% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.073% fail on Electrical equipment (67% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Horn (67% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.015% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.022% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.022% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.0073% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.0073% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0073% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 4.3% fail on Visibility
    • 2.6% fail on Wipers (15% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Washers (26% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on View to rear
      • 0.12% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.073% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.073% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.058% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.015% fail on Driver's view
  • 3.4% fail on Tyres (38% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Tread depth (28% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Condition (50% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.073% fail on Size/type
  • 2.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure (18% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Fuel system (9 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (13 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Tank (170% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.49% fail on Exhaust system (51% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Transmission (89% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Drive shafts (89% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Joints (89% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.073% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.051% fail on Body
      • 0.029% fail on Other body component
      • 0.022% fail on Panel
    • 0.036% fail on Doors (74% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.015% fail on Door condition
      • 0.015% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.015% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0073% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0073% fail on Door condition
    • 0.015% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.015% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.0073% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.0073% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 1.7% fail on Suspension (82% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.59% fail on Springs (86% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Coil springs (86% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.59% fail on Coil spring (86% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.47% fail on Anti-roll bars (70% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.12% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.029% fail on Ball joint (84% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Linkage ball joints (96% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Suspension arms (91% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.24% fail on Pins and bushes (81% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Ball joint (97% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0073% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.0073% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.21% fail on Wheel bearings (39% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.087% fail on Shock absorbers (84% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.044% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.029% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Sub-frame
    • 0.015% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0073% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0073% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.0073% fail on Axles
      • 0.0073% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.0073% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0073% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.0073% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 0.94% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (42% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.71% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (86% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.18% fail on Condition
      • 0.036% fail on Prescribed areas (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Attachment
    • 0.015% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0073% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.0073% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.52% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (75% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.49% fail on Exhaust emissions (75% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Spark ignition (62% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Catalyst emissions (38% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.080% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (88% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.0073% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.0073% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
    • 0.022% fail on Fluid leaks (82% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.022% fail on Engine oil leaks (77% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.015% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0073% fail on Sound deadening material
      • 0.0073% fail on Undertray
  • 0.23% fail on Steering (85% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Steering linkage components (91% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.065% fail on Track rod end (95% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.015% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0073% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.073% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.065% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.0073% fail on Operation
    • 0.051% fail on Steering play
      • 0.051% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.12% fail on Identification of the vehicle (64% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Registration plates (66% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.0073% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 0.087% fail on Road Wheels (77% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.073% fail on Condition
    • 0.015% fail on Attachment (95% better than other 2012 cars)
  • 0.0073% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0073% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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