Volkswagen Up MOT Results

Registered in 2018

90.8% pass rate

from 12,979 tests in 2021

(25% better than other 2018 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 2018 cars and highlighted areas where the Volkswagen Up is unusually good or bad.

3.0% fail on Visibility
- 2.3% fail on Wipers
- 0.65% fail on Washers
- 0.039% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.039% fail on Windscreen
- 0.039% fail on View to rear
  - 0.039% fail on Mirrors
2.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
- 2.0% fail on Headlamp aim (25% worse than other 2018 cars)
  - 1.9% fail on Headlamp aim (25% worse than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.046% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
- 0.30% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (71% worse than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.29% fail on Rear fog lamp (130% worse than other 2018 cars)
    - 0.29% fail on Rear fog lamp (130% worse than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.015% fail on Front fog lamps
    - 0.015% fail on Front fog lamps
- 0.24% fail on Headlamps (39% better than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.24% fail on Headlamp
- 0.062% fail on Stop lamp (67% better than other 2018 cars)
- 0.054% fail on Direction indicators (75% better than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.054% fail on Flashing type (75% better than other 2018 cars)
    - 0.031% fail on Individual direction indicators
    - 0.023% fail on Side repeaters (85% better than other 2018 cars)
- 0.054% fail on Rear reflectors (180% worse than other 2018 cars)
- 0.0077% fail on Reversing lamps
  - 0.0077% fail on Reversing lamps
- 0.0077% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
1.3% fail on Tyres (61% better than other 2018 cars)
- 0.69% fail on Condition (67% better than other 2018 cars)
- 0.58% fail on Tread depth (58% better than other 2018 cars)
- 0.092% fail on Size/type (130% worse than other 2018 cars)
0.85% fail on Brakes (39% better than other 2018 cars)
- 0.41% fail on Brake performance
  - 0.29% fail on Service brake performance (67% worse than other 2018 cars)
    - 0.28% fail on Rbt (62% worse than other 2018 cars)
      - 0.20% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.077% fail on Service brake imbalance (150% worse than other 2018 cars)
    - 0.015% fail on Decelerometer (12 times worse than other 2018 cars)
      - 0.015% fail on Service brake performance (12 times worse than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.069% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.069% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.039% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.031% fail on Service brake imbalance
  - 0.069% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 0.069% fail on Rbt (sp)
  - 0.023% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 0.023% fail on Rbt
      - 0.015% fail on Parking brake performance
      - 0.0077% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
  - 0.0077% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 0.25% fail on Parking brake control (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.25% fail on Lever (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
- 0.10% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.092% fail on Hand lever (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.0077% fail on Pedal
- 0.092% fail on Mechanical brake components (90% better than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.054% fail on Brake discs and drums (70% better than other 2018 cars)
    - 0.054% fail on Brake discs (70% better than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.039% fail on Brake linings and pads (95% better than other 2018 cars)
    - 0.039% fail on Brake pads (95% better than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.015% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
    - 0.015% fail on Lever
- 0.023% fail on Hydraulic systems
  - 0.0077% fail on Reservoirs
  - 0.0077% fail on Brake fluid
  - 0.0077% fail on Valves
- 0.023% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.023% fail on Electronic stability control
  - 0.015% fail on Anti-lock braking system
0.31% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
- 0.30% fail on Exhaust emissions
  - 0.30% fail on Spark ignition
    - 0.18% fail on Catalyst emissions (98% worse than other 2018 cars)
    - 0.12% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    - 0.0077% fail on Non catalyst emissions
    - 0.0077% fail on Emissions not tested
  - 0.0077% fail on Compression ignition
    - 0.0077% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
- 0.0077% fail on Noise suppression
  - 0.0077% fail on Undertray
0.26% fail on Identification of the vehicle
- 0.26% fail on Registration plates
0.22% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.14% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.14% fail on Condition
- 0.077% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
0.19% fail on Suspension (46% better than other 2018 cars)
- 0.085% fail on Wheel bearings (180% worse than other 2018 cars)
- 0.039% fail on Suspension arms
  - 0.039% fail on Pins and bushes
- 0.031% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.015% fail on Springs
  - 0.015% fail on Coil springs
    - 0.0077% fail on Coil spring
    - 0.0077% fail on Mounting
- 0.015% fail on Anti-roll bars (79% better than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.0077% fail on Linkage
  - 0.0077% fail on Linkage ball joints
- 0.0077% fail on Suspension rods
  - 0.0077% fail on Ball joint dust cover
0.12% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 0.046% fail on Bumpers
- 0.023% fail on Body
  - 0.015% fail on Other body component
  - 0.0077% fail on Body condition
- 0.015% fail on Exhaust system
- 0.015% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.015% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
- 0.0077% fail on Transmission
  - 0.0077% fail on Drive shafts
    - 0.0077% fail on Joints
- 0.0077% fail on Seats
  - 0.0077% fail on Driver's seat
0.054% fail on Steering
- 0.023% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 0.023% fail on Track rod end
- 0.015% fail on Steering gear
  - 0.015% fail on Steering rack
- 0.0077% fail on Steering wheel
- 0.0077% fail on Steering play
  - 0.0077% fail on Steering rack
0.046% fail on Road Wheels (63% better than other 2018 cars)
- 0.031% fail on Condition
- 0.015% fail on Attachment (79% better than other 2018 cars)
0.0077% fail on Seat belt installation check
- 0.0077% fail on Belt(s)/padding