Volkswagen Up R-Line
From 753 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 windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 25 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 | 25 |
| 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 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 4 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 4 |
| 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 | 3 |
| wiper blade defective | 2 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 2 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 2 |
| reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface | 1 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 92.7% | a tyre seriously damaged, windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen |
| 2020 | 88.4% | 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 R-Lines tested had between 8,951 and 21,131 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 14,511 median miles, the Up R-Line has 0.061 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 R-Line MOT pass rate?
The Volkswagen Up R-Line has a 91.2% MOT pass rate based on 753 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Up R-Line?
The most common MOT failure on the Volkswagen Up R-Line is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 25 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 R-Line at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volkswagen Up R-Line is 14,511 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 8,951 and 21,131 miles.
Buying a used Up R-Line?
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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