2020 · 4 years old at test · Electric mostly

2020 Volkswagen E-Up MOT pass rate and common faults

232 MOT tests in 2024. 89.2% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time89.2%
Failed or needed repairs10.8%
Typical mileage at test14,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 232 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.0%
    7 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.6%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.9%
    2 marked dangerous
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.9%
    2 marked dangerous
  6. Coil spring: fractured or broken0.9%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.9%
    2 marked dangerous
  8. Headlamp aim: too low0.9%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements0.4%
  10. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.4%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres8.6%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.7%
  3. Lights & electrics1.7%
  4. Suspension0.9%
  5. Brakes0.9%
  6. Steering0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure15.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.3%
  3. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt1.7%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.7%
  5. Non-component advisories: Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights1.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2020 Volkswagen E-Up?

In 2024, 89.2% of 2020 Volkswagen E-Up cars passed their MOT first time, across 232 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Volkswagen E-Up?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2020 Volkswagen E-Up reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).