Volkswagen Up White Edition
From 283 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 lamp with a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity or changes emitted colour, a lamp missing and inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 20 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 | 20 |
| a lamp with a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity or changes emitted colour | 2 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 1 |
| significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake | 1 |
| 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 | 1 |
| braking effort inadequate at any wheel | 1 |
| a service brake control has insufficient reserve travel | 1 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 90.8% | a tyre seriously damaged, a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning |
| 2020 | 92.5% | a tyre seriously damaged, a lamp with a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity or changes emitted colour |
Typical mileage
Half of all Up White Editions tested had between 8,209 and 22,761 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 14,864 median miles, the Up White Edition has 0.057 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 White Edition MOT pass rate?
The Volkswagen Up White Edition has a 91.5% MOT pass rate based on 283 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Volkswagen Up White Edition?
The most common MOT failure on the Volkswagen Up White Edition is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 20 failures. Other common issues include a lamp with a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity or changes emitted colour.
What is the typical mileage of a Volkswagen Up White Edition at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Volkswagen Up White Edition is 14,864 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 8,209 and 22,761 miles.
Buying a used Up White 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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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.