Volkswagen Up MOT Results
Registered in 201381.6% pass rate
from 20,025 tests in 2021
(32% better than other 2013 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 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Up is unusually good or bad.
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4.6% fail on
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
(41% better than other 2013 cars)
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2.2% fail on
Headlamp aim
- 2.1% fail on Headlamp aim
- 0.065% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (69% better than other 2013 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
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0.82% fail on
Headlamps
(60% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.78% fail on Headlamp (60% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.050% fail on Headlamp levelling device
- 0.0100% fail on Dipswitch
- 0.43% fail on Stop lamp (77% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.23% fail on
Direction indicators
(74% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.23% fail on
Flashing type
(74% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Side repeaters (68% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.085% fail on Individual direction indicators (78% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.0100% fail on All direction indicators
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0.23% fail on
Flashing type
(74% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.15% fail on
Front and rear fog lamps
(52% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.15% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(52% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.15% fail on Rear fog lamp (52% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.15% fail on
Rear fog lamp
(52% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.100% fail on
Reversing lamps
- 0.095% fail on Reversing lamps
- 0.0050% fail on Reversing lamp switch
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0.055% fail on
Electrical equipment
(70% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.035% fail on Battery(ies)
- 0.015% fail on Horn (88% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.0050% fail on Electrical wiring
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0.035% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.035% fail on Position lamp
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0.0100% fail on
Mandatory tell-tales
- 0.0050% fail on Main beam tell-tale
- 0.0050% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
- 0.0050% fail on Rear reflectors
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2.2% fail on
Headlamp aim
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4.5% fail on
Brakes
(12% better than other 2013 cars)
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3.0% fail on
Brake performance
(47% worse than other 2013 cars)
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2.4% fail on
Service brake performance
(100% worse than other 2013 cars)
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2.3% fail on
Rbt
(110% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 2.2% fail on Service brake performance (130% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.23% fail on Service brake imbalance
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0.015% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.0100% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
- 0.0050% fail on Service brake performance
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2.3% fail on
Rbt
(110% worse than other 2013 cars)
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0.56% fail on
Parking brake efficiency (sp)
(23% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.56% fail on Rbt (sp)
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0.47% fail on
Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
(53% worse than other 2013 cars)
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0.47% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(59% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.33% fail on Service brake imbalance (51% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Service brake performance (58% worse than other 2013 cars)
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0.47% fail on
Rbt (sp)
(59% worse than other 2013 cars)
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0.19% fail on
Parking brake performance
(45% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.17% fail on
Rbt
(49% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Parking brake performance (59% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.045% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
- 0.0050% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
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0.015% fail on
Plate brake tester
- 0.0100% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
- 0.0050% fail on Parking brake performance
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0.0050% fail on
Decelerometer
- 0.0050% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
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0.17% fail on
Rbt
(49% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.045% fail on Brake performance not tested
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2.4% fail on
Service brake performance
(100% worse than other 2013 cars)
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1.2% fail on
Mechanical brake components
(56% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.84% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(58% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.83% fail on Brake pads (58% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.0100% fail on Brake linings
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0.46% fail on
Brake discs and drums
(47% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.46% fail on Brake discs (47% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.025% fail on
Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
- 0.020% fail on Lever
- 0.0050% fail on Relay lever
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0.84% fail on
Brake linings and pads
(58% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.52% fail on
Parking brake control
(160% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.52% fail on Lever (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
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0.37% fail on
Service brake pedal or hand lever
(120% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.37% fail on Hand lever (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.0050% fail on Pedal
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0.12% fail on
ABS / EBS / ESC
(55% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.095% fail on Anti-lock braking system (50% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.070% fail on Electronic stability control (50% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.0050% fail on Electronic braking system
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0.045% fail on
Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
- 0.040% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (190% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.0050% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
- 0.020% fail on Rigid brake pipes (93% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.015% fail on
Hydraulic systems
- 0.0050% fail on Master cylinder
- 0.0050% fail on Brake fluid
- 0.0050% fail on Valves
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3.0% fail on
Brake performance
(47% worse than other 2013 cars)
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4.4% fail on
Visibility
- 3.0% fail on Wipers (37% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 1.4% fail on Washers (29% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.090% fail on
View to rear
- 0.090% fail on Mirrors
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0.075% fail on
Condition of glass
- 0.070% fail on Windscreen
- 0.0050% fail on Window
- 0.0100% fail on Bonnet
- 0.0050% fail on Driver's view
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3.1% fail on
Tyres
(40% better than other 2013 cars)
- 1.8% fail on Tread depth (37% better than other 2013 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Condition (48% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.100% fail on Size/type
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1.9% fail on
Suspension
(74% better than other 2013 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Springs
(69% better than other 2013 cars)
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1.1% fail on
Coil springs
(69% better than other 2013 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Coil spring (69% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.0050% fail on Mounting
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1.1% fail on
Coil springs
(69% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.31% fail on
Suspension arms
(87% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.19% fail on Pins and bushes (80% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.085% fail on Ball joint (94% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.030% fail on Ball joint dust cover (90% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.015% fail on Suspension arm
- 0.20% fail on Wheel bearings
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0.18% fail on
Anti-roll bars
(78% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.100% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (59% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.045% fail on Ball joint dust cover (60% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.020% fail on Linkage ball joints (93% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.0100% fail on Ball joint (88% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.0050% fail on Linkage
- 0.090% fail on Shock absorbers (76% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.035% fail on
Sub-frames
- 0.020% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (7 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.015% fail on Sub-frame
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0.015% fail on
Macpherson strut
(79% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.0100% fail on Macpherson strut
- 0.0050% fail on Pins and bushes
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0.0100% fail on
Suspension rods
- 0.0100% fail on Ball joint dust cover
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0.0100% fail on
Other suspension component
(92% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.0050% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.0050% fail on Ball joint
- 0.0100% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
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1.1% fail on
Springs
(69% better than other 2013 cars)
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1.9% fail on
Body, chassis, structure
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1.2% fail on
Fuel system
(10 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (15 times worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.020% fail on Tank
- 0.37% fail on Exhaust system (49% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.12% fail on
Transmission
(85% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.12% fail on
Drive shafts
(85% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.12% fail on Joints (85% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.12% fail on
Drive shafts
(85% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.085% fail on Bumpers
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0.040% fail on
Doors
(65% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.030% fail on
Front passenger's door
- 0.025% fail on Door condition
- 0.0050% fail on Catch
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0.0050% fail on
Driver's door
- 0.0050% fail on Door condition
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0.0050% fail on
Other passenger's door
- 0.0050% fail on Door condition
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0.030% fail on
Front passenger's door
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0.035% fail on
Body
- 0.020% fail on Other body component
- 0.015% fail on Panel
- 0.030% fail on Undertray
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0.0100% fail on
Seats
- 0.0050% fail on Driver's seat
- 0.0050% fail on Passenger's seat
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1.2% fail on
Fuel system
(10 times worse than other 2013 cars)
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0.67% fail on
Noise, emissions and leaks
(61% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.63% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(61% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.63% fail on
Spark ignition
(39% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.43% fail on Catalyst emissions
- 0.15% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (72% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Emissions not tested
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0.0050% fail on
Emission control equipment
- 0.0050% fail on Other emission control equipment
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0.0100% fail on
Compression ignition
(98% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.0050% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
- 0.0050% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
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0.63% fail on
Spark ignition
(39% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.030% fail on
Fluid leaks
(64% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.025% fail on Engine oil leaks
- 0.0050% fail on Other leaks
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0.0100% fail on
Noise suppression
- 0.0100% fail on Undertray
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0.63% fail on
Exhaust emissions
(61% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.55% fail on
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
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0.34% fail on
Seat belts
(51% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.33% fail on Condition (61% worse than other 2013 cars)
- 0.0100% fail on Prescribed areas
- 0.21% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
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0.0050% fail on
Airbags
- 0.0050% fail on Drivers airbag
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0.34% fail on
Seat belts
(51% worse than other 2013 cars)
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0.11% fail on
Identification of the vehicle
(60% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.11% fail on Registration plates (60% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.070% fail on
Steering
(95% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.065% fail on
Steering linkage components
(94% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.045% fail on Track rod end (96% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.015% fail on Ball joint
- 0.0050% fail on Drag link end
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0.0050% fail on
Steering gear
- 0.0050% fail on Steering rack
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0.065% fail on
Steering linkage components
(94% better than other 2013 cars)
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0.065% fail on
Road Wheels
(79% better than other 2013 cars)
- 0.055% fail on Condition
- 0.0100% fail on Attachment (96% better than other 2013 cars)
Read the Honest John Review
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Volkswagen Up (2012 - 2023)
Funky little city car. Cheap to run with low CO2. Lively and fun to drive. Large enough for four adults.