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Volkswagen Up MOT Results

Registered in 2015
82.0% pass rate
from 16,238 tests in 2021
(12% better than other 2015 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 2015 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Up is unusually good or bad.

  • 5.5% fail on Visibility (39% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Wipers (79% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.0% fail on Washers (27% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.074% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.074% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.037% fail on View to rear
      • 0.037% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.018% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.012% fail on Bonnet
  • 3.3% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (26% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim (23% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim (28% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (69% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.58% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.44% fail on Headlamps (58% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Headlamp (58% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.037% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.17% fail on Direction indicators (60% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.17% fail on Flashing type (60% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Side repeaters (56% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.037% fail on Individual direction indicators (67% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Stop lamp (84% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (54% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Rear fog lamp (54% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Rear fog lamp (54% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.068% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.068% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.031% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.031% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.025% fail on Electrical equipment (76% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Horn (82% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0062% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.0062% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.018% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.018% fail on Switch
    • 0.018% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.018% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 2.7% fail on Brakes (22% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Brake performance (54% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance (120% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (120% worse than other 2015 cars)
          • 1.2% fail on Service brake performance (130% worse than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.17% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.018% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.012% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.0062% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.30% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (150% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Rbt (sp) (150% worse than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.23% fail on Service brake imbalance (200% worse than other 2015 cars)
          • 0.092% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0062% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.28% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.28% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.099% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.086% fail on Rbt
          • 0.068% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.018% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.012% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0062% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0062% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.025% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.88% fail on Mechanical brake components (61% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.67% fail on Brake linings and pads (63% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.65% fail on Brake pads (64% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.012% fail on Brake linings
      • 0.25% fail on Brake discs and drums (60% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.25% fail on Brake discs (60% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.012% fail on Lever
    • 0.27% fail on Parking brake control (98% worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Lever (120% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.14% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.14% fail on Hand lever (95% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.055% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (59% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.043% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.012% fail on Electronic stability control (86% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.043% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.043% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.025% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.0062% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.0062% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.0062% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 2.7% fail on Tyres (38% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.4% fail on Condition (37% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Tread depth (42% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.068% fail on Size/type
  • 2.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure (110% worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Fuel system (24 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (29 times worse than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.025% fail on Tank (4 times worse than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.086% fail on Exhaust system (73% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.055% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.055% fail on Transmission (85% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.049% fail on Drive shafts (86% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.049% fail on Joints (86% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0062% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.0062% fail on Joints
    • 0.031% fail on Body
      • 0.018% fail on Other body component
      • 0.012% fail on Panel
    • 0.012% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.012% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.0062% fail on Doors
      • 0.0062% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.0062% fail on Catch
    • 0.0062% fail on Undertray
  • 1.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.3% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 1.3% fail on Spark ignition (100% worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 1.1% fail on Catalyst emissions (3 times worse than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.44% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.086% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.0062% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0062% fail on Oxygen sensor
        • 0.0062% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    • 0.025% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.012% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.012% fail on Other leaks
    • 0.012% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0062% fail on Sound deadening material
      • 0.0062% fail on Undertray
  • 0.67% fail on Suspension (79% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Suspension arms (74% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.22% fail on Pins and bushes (47% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.018% fail on Ball joint dust cover (78% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Ball joint (97% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0062% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.16% fail on Springs (90% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Coil springs (90% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Coil spring (91% better than other 2015 cars)
        • 0.0062% fail on Mounting
    • 0.099% fail on Shock absorbers (57% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.092% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.080% fail on Anti-roll bars (73% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.018% fail on Linkage ball joints (83% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.012% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.0062% fail on Axles
      • 0.0062% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 0.31% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.23% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.23% fail on Condition
      • 0.0062% fail on Requirements
    • 0.080% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (55% better than other 2015 cars)
  • 0.080% fail on Steering (80% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.037% fail on Steering linkage components (89% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Track rod end (90% better than other 2015 cars)
      • 0.0062% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.018% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.018% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.012% fail on Steering play
      • 0.012% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.012% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.074% fail on Identification of the vehicle (66% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.074% fail on Registration plates (66% better than other 2015 cars)
  • 0.055% fail on Road Wheels (75% better than other 2015 cars)
    • 0.055% fail on Condition
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