2020 · 4 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2020 Volkswagen Up MOT pass rate and common faults

3,252 MOT tests in 2024. 91.0% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time91.0%
Failed or needed repairs9.0%
Typical mileage at test18,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,252 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.8%
    73 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.9%
  3. Headlamp aim: too low0.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.5%
    16 marked dangerous
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.4%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.4%
    13 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp aim: too high0.3%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.2%
    11 marked dangerous
  9. Rear fog lamp: not working0.2%
  10. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres4.2%
  2. Lights & electrics2.4%
  3. Brakes1.5%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.1%
  5. Suspension0.4%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.3%
  7. Body & chassis0.2%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.2%

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 structure7.4%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm6.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.0%
  4. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.9%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.6%

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 Up?

In 2024, 91.0% of 2020 Volkswagen Up cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,252 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Volkswagen 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; headlamp aim: too low. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2020 Volkswagen Up reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 105, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).