Volkswagen Up MOT Results

Registered in 2014
83.8% pass rate
from 21,569 tests in 2021
(30% better than other 2014 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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 2014 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Up is unusually good or bad.

  • 4.6% fail on Visibility (18% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 3.5% fail on Wipers (54% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Washers (30% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.079% fail on View to rear
      • 0.079% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.051% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.051% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.014% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.0046% fail on Driver's view
  • 3.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (39% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.032% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (81% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.77% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.55% fail on Headlamps (66% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.53% fail on Headlamp (65% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.22% fail on Stop lamp (84% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Direction indicators (64% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Flashing type (64% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Side repeaters (71% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.093% fail on Individual direction indicators (46% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.10% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.065% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (75% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.065% fail on Rear fog lamp (75% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.065% fail on Rear fog lamp (75% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.051% fail on Electrical equipment (70% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.032% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.014% fail on Horn (88% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0046% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.028% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.023% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.0046% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.0093% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0093% fail on Switch
    • 0.0046% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.0046% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0046% fail on Main beam tell-tale
  • 3.5% fail on Brakes (17% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.2% fail on Brake performance (45% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance (92% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 1.6% fail on Rbt (94% worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 1.5% fail on Service brake performance (110% worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.0046% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.014% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0093% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.0046% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.40% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (24% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.40% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.36% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (100% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.36% fail on Rbt (sp) (110% worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.27% fail on Service brake imbalance (130% worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0046% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0046% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.13% fail on Parking brake performance (49% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Rbt (51% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.093% fail on Parking brake performance (56% better than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.019% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.0046% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0046% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.0046% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.0046% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0046% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.028% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.2% fail on Mechanical brake components (53% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.83% fail on Brake linings and pads (57% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.83% fail on Brake pads (56% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Brake discs and drums (49% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.39% fail on Brake discs (50% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0093% fail on Brake drums
      • 0.042% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.023% fail on Lever
        • 0.014% fail on Cable
        • 0.0046% fail on Linkage
    • 0.36% fail on Parking brake control (120% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.36% fail on Lever (160% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.22% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (56% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Hand lever (160% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0046% fail on Pedal
    • 0.088% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders) (96% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.088% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (6 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.088% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (56% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.074% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.046% fail on Electronic stability control (59% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.023% fail on Rigid brake pipes (85% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.0093% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.0046% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.0046% fail on Valves
    • 0.0046% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 2.7% fail on Tyres (44% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Tread depth (40% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Condition (52% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.051% fail on Size/type
  • 1.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 1.1% fail on Fuel system (12 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (16 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Tank
    • 0.16% fail on Exhaust system (68% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.060% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.060% fail on Transmission (91% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.060% fail on Drive shafts (91% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.060% fail on Joints (91% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.023% fail on Doors (75% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.014% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0093% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0093% fail on Door condition
    • 0.014% fail on Seats
      • 0.0093% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.0046% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.0093% fail on Body
      • 0.0046% fail on Panel
      • 0.0046% fail on Other body component
    • 0.0046% fail on Chassis
      • 0.0046% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.0046% fail on Load security
      • 0.0046% fail on Tailgate
        • 0.0046% fail on Other tailgate component
    • 0.0046% fail on Undertray
  • 0.76% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (48% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.72% fail on Exhaust emissions (49% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.72% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.57% fail on Catalyst emissions (85% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (66% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.060% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.028% fail on Non catalyst emissions (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0046% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0046% fail on Other emission control equipment
      • 0.0093% fail on Compression ignition (98% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0046% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.0046% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.023% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.019% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.0046% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.019% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.019% fail on Undertray
  • 0.71% fail on Suspension (85% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Suspension arms (87% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Pins and bushes (73% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint (98% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0046% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.14% fail on Springs (94% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Coil springs (94% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Coil spring (94% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Anti-roll bars (73% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.079% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (45% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.014% fail on Linkage
      • 0.0093% fail on Linkage ball joints (94% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Wheel bearings (45% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.093% fail on Shock absorbers (70% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.019% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.0093% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.0046% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0046% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.014% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.0093% fail on Macpherson strut (80% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0046% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0046% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.0046% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.0046% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.0046% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0046% fail on Ball joint dust cover
  • 0.33% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.19% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.19% fail on Condition
      • 0.0093% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.13% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (47% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.0093% fail on Airbags
      • 0.0046% fail on Drivers airbag
      • 0.0046% fail on Passengers airbag
  • 0.097% fail on Identification of the vehicle (58% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.097% fail on Registration plates (58% better than other 2014 cars)
  • 0.079% fail on Road Wheels (70% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.074% fail on Condition
    • 0.0046% fail on Attachment
  • 0.060% fail on Steering (92% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.023% fail on Steering linkage components (97% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Track rod end (98% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0046% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0046% fail on Steering arm
    • 0.014% fail on Steering gear (78% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Steering rack (77% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.014% fail on Electronic power steering
    • 0.0093% fail on Steering play
      • 0.0093% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.0046% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.0046% fail on Belt(s)/padding
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  • Volkswagen Up (2012 on)
    Funky little city car. Cheap to run with low CO2. Lively and fun to drive. Large enough for four adults.

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