Volkswagen E-Up
From 2,375 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 53 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 53 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 13 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 11 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 9 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 6 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 5 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 5 |
| a tyre has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber | 4 |
| seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended | 4 |
| audible warning inoperative | 3 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 92.8% | a tyre seriously damaged, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2020 | 91% | a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all E-Ups tested had between 7,208 and 16,810 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 11,013 median miles, the E-Up has 0.068 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Volkswagen models
| Volkswagen Golf | 79.1% |
| Volkswagen Polo | 73.8% |
| Volkswagen Transporter | 73.8% |
| Volkswagen Tiguan | 84.6% |
| Volkswagen Passat | 76.9% |
Common questions
What is the Volkswagen E-Up MOT pass rate?
The Volkswagen E-Up has a 92.5% MOT pass rate based on 2,375 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volkswagen E-Up?
The most common MOT failure on the Volkswagen E-Up is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 53 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Volkswagen E-Up at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volkswagen E-Up is 11,013 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 7,208 and 16,810 miles.
Buying a used E-Up?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.