2020 · 4 years old at test · Electric mostly

2020 Volkswagen E-Up MOT pass rate and common faults

232 MOT tests in 2024. 89.2% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time89.2%
Failed or needed repairs10.8%
Typical mileage at test14,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 232 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.0%
    7 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.6%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.3%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.9%
    2 marked dangerous
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken0.9%
  6. Headlamp aim: too low0.9%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.9%
    2 marked dangerous
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.9%
    2 marked dangerous
  9. Stop lamp: not working0.4%
  10. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps0.4%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres8.6%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.7%
  3. Lights & electrics1.7%
  4. Suspension0.9%
  5. Brakes0.9%
  6. Steering0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure15.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.3%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.7%
  4. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt1.7%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre1.3%

Is it getting worse with age?

The same 2020 Volkswagen E-Up cars, tested one year apart.

2023 pass rate (age 3)96.1%231 tests
2024 pass rate (age 4)89.2%232 tests
Change in one year−6.9 pointsaverage car: −0.8 points

All cars pass less often as they get older. The 2020 Volkswagen E-Up is ageing worse than an average car, so problems may be starting to build up at this age.

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2020 Volkswagen E-Up?

In 2024, 89.2% of 2020 Volkswagen E-Up cars passed their MOT first time, across 232 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Volkswagen E-Up?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2020 Volkswagen E-Up reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).

Is the 2020 Volkswagen E-Up getting worse with age?

In 2023, 96.1% passed first time. In 2024, 89.2% passed (−6.9 points). An average car that age changed by −0.8 points, so the 2020 Volkswagen E-Up is ageing worse than average.