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Volkswagen Up MOT Results

Registered in 2016
82.1% pass rate
from 12,812 tests in 2021
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 2016 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Up is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.9% fail on Visibility (75% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 6.2% fail on Wipers (120% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.87% fail on Washers (22% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.070% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.070% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.062% fail on View to rear
      • 0.062% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.0078% fail on Driver's view
  • 3.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim (39% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim (44% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.48% fail on Headlamps (34% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Headlamp (35% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.055% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.37% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.20% fail on Direction indicators (46% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Flashing type (46% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.14% fail on Side repeaters (49% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.055% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.17% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.17% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.17% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.078% fail on Stop lamp (88% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.062% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.062% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.031% fail on Mandatory tell-tales (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0078% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.031% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.016% fail on Horn
      • 0.0078% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.0078% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.023% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.016% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.0078% fail on All position lamps
    • 0.016% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 2.1% fail on Body, chassis, structure (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Fuel system (46 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (57 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Tank (11 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.047% fail on Exhaust system (71% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.023% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.023% fail on Transmission (89% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Drive shafts (88% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on Joints (88% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.023% fail on Body
      • 0.023% fail on Other body component
    • 0.016% fail on Seats
      • 0.0078% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.0078% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.0078% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.0078% fail on Engine mounting condition
  • 2.0% fail on Brakes (29% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Brake performance (58% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.99% fail on Service brake performance (140% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.99% fail on Rbt (150% worse than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.90% fail on Service brake performance (170% worse than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.16% fail on Service brake imbalance (110% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.10% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.086% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.031% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0078% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.0078% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0078% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.11% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (53% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.11% fail on Rbt (sp) (51% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.070% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.070% fail on Rbt
          • 0.062% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0078% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.0078% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.67% fail on Mechanical brake components (65% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Brake linings and pads (71% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.46% fail on Brake pads (71% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Brake discs and drums (36% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.30% fail on Brake discs (38% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.0078% fail on Brake drums
    • 0.16% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.16% fail on Lever
    • 0.094% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.094% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.055% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.055% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.039% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.023% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.023% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.016% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.0078% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.0078% fail on Valves
    • 0.0078% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0078% fail on Servos
  • 1.9% fail on Tyres (51% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Condition (49% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.87% fail on Tread depth (55% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.055% fail on Size/type
  • 1.2% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (40% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.2% fail on Exhaust emissions (44% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Spark ignition (150% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.99% fail on Catalyst emissions (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.070% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.016% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.0078% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.0078% fail on NOx sensor
      • 0.0078% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.0078% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.0078% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.0078% fail on Other leaks
  • 0.69% fail on Suspension (67% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Suspension arms (37% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.27% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.023% fail on Ball joint (88% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.016% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.0078% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.15% fail on Springs (87% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Coil springs (87% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Coil spring (87% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.062% fail on Anti-roll bars (69% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.023% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0078% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.055% fail on Shock absorbers (60% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.016% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0078% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0078% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.0078% fail on Axles
      • 0.0078% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 0.23% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.19% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.18% fail on Condition
      • 0.0078% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.047% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.12% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.12% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.062% fail on Steering (77% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.039% fail on Steering linkage components (82% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.031% fail on Track rod end (85% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0078% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.023% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.023% fail on Steering rack
  • 0.047% fail on Road Wheels (75% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.047% fail on Condition
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