Volkswagen Up Black Edition
From 1,233 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 has a lump, bulge or tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. this includes any lifting of the tread rubber and a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 43 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 | 43 |
| 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 | 8 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 5 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 3 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 3 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 2 |
| windscreen or window in an unacceptable condition e.g. due to excessive scratching | 2 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 2 |
| wiper blade defective | 2 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 91.9% | a tyre seriously damaged, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |
| 2020 | 91.8% | a tyre seriously damaged, 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 |
Typical mileage
Half of all Up Black Editions tested had between 9,459 and 20,628 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 14,196 median miles, the Up Black Edition has 0.058 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 Up Black Edition MOT pass rate?
The Volkswagen Up Black Edition has a 91.8% MOT pass rate based on 1,233 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Up Black Edition?
The most common MOT failure on the Volkswagen Up Black Edition is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 43 failures. Other common issues include 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.
What is the typical mileage of a Volkswagen Up Black Edition at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volkswagen Up Black Edition is 14,196 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 9,459 and 20,628 miles.
Buying a used Up Black Edition?
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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