Volkswagen Up Gti
From 2,670 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Older Up Gtis fare better: 2021 models pass at 87.9% vs 90.1% for 2020.
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 tyre cords visible or damaged. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 142 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 | 142 |
| 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 | 14 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 8 |
| 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 | 6 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 5 |
| lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | 5 |
| wiper blade defective | 4 |
| brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured | 4 |
| a tyre not fitted in compliance with the manufacturers sidewall instruction | 4 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 4 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 76.5% of Up Gti failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 0% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £76.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 87.9% | 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 |
| 2020 | 90.1% | 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 Gtis tested had between 11,333 and 21,738 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 16,200 median miles, the Up Gti has 0.069 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 Gti MOT pass rate?
The Volkswagen Up Gti has a 88.8% MOT pass rate based on 2,670 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Up Gti?
The most common MOT failure on the Volkswagen Up Gti is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 142 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 Gti at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volkswagen Up Gti is 16,200 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 11,333 and 21,738 miles.
Buying a used Up Gti?
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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