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Volkswagen Up MOT Results

Registered in 2017
87.1% pass rate
from 13,256 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 2017 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Up is unusually good or bad.

  • 6.7% fail on Visibility (82% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 5.9% fail on Wipers (120% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.96% fail on Washers
    • 0.053% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.053% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.023% fail on View to rear
      • 0.023% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.0075% fail on Bonnet
  • 2.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim (26% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Headlamp aim (28% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.45% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.45% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.45% fail on Rear fog lamp (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.29% fail on Headlamps (42% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Headlamp (35% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 0.12% fail on Stop lamp (64% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.068% fail on Direction indicators (72% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Flashing type (72% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on Side repeaters (83% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.015% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.045% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.045% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.038% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (82% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.023% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.0075% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.0075% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.0075% fail on Horn
    • 0.015% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.0075% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.0075% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 1.7% fail on Tyres (50% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.98% fail on Condition (50% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.73% fail on Tread depth (53% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.053% fail on Size/type
  • 1.5% fail on Brakes (28% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.83% fail on Brake performance (72% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.64% fail on Service brake performance (130% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.64% fail on Rbt (130% worse than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.57% fail on Service brake performance (150% worse than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Service brake imbalance (110% worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.16% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (160% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Rbt (sp) (170% worse than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.083% fail on Service brake imbalance (160% worse than other 2017 cars)
          • 0.068% fail on Service brake performance (160% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.0075% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0075% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.13% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.13% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.015% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.0075% fail on Rbt
          • 0.0075% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.0075% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0075% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 0.58% fail on Mechanical brake components (61% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.30% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.29% fail on Brake linings and pads (77% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Brake pads (77% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.030% fail on Lever (5 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.091% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.091% fail on Lever
    • 0.045% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.045% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.015% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.015% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.0075% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.0075% fail on Air and vacuum systems
      • 0.0075% fail on Leaks
    • 0.0075% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.0075% fail on Reservoirs
  • 0.50% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.49% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.48% fail on Spark ignition (55% worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.34% fail on Catalyst emissions (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.17% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.0075% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.0075% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.0075% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
    • 0.0075% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0075% fail on Undertray
  • 0.49% fail on Body, chassis, structure (58% worse than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.41% fail on Fuel system (13 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.40% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device (21 times worse than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.0075% fail on Tank
    • 0.023% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.015% fail on Exhaust system (80% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.015% fail on Transmission (85% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Drive shafts (84% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Joints (84% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.015% fail on Seats
      • 0.015% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.0075% fail on Body
      • 0.0075% fail on Other body component
    • 0.0075% fail on Doors
      • 0.0075% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.0075% fail on Catch
  • 0.33% fail on Suspension (62% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.17% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.16% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.015% fail on Ball joint (81% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.068% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.030% fail on Anti-roll bars (78% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.0075% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.0075% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
    • 0.023% fail on Springs (93% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Coil springs (93% better than other 2017 cars)
        • 0.023% fail on Coil spring (93% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.023% fail on Shock absorbers (78% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.0075% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0075% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.0075% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0075% fail on Ball joint
  • 0.26% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.17% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.17% fail on Condition
    • 0.091% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.20% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.20% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.038% fail on Steering (75% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.023% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.023% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.015% fail on Steering linkage components (85% better than other 2017 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Track rod end (84% better than other 2017 cars)
  • 0.015% fail on Road Wheels (91% better than other 2017 cars)
    • 0.015% fail on Condition
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