2021 · 3 years old at test · Electric mostly

2021 Volkswagen E-Up MOT pass rate and common faults

1,252 MOT tests in 2024. 91.9% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time91.9%
Failed or needed repairs8.1%
Typical mileage at test14,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,252 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  2. Headlamp aim: too low1.0%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.9%
    12 marked dangerous
  4. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.6%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.6%
    8 marked dangerous
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.6%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.6%
    9 marked dangerous
  8. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault0.2%
  9. Rear fog lamp: not working0.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres4.1%
  2. Lights & electrics2.6%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.7%
  4. Seat belts & airbags0.6%
  5. Brakes0.4%
  6. Suspension0.3%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.2%
  8. Seat belt installation check0.1%

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 structure11.3%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.1%
  3. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm2.5%
  4. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt1.4%
  5. Non-component advisories: Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights1.3%

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 cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. 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 2021 Volkswagen E-Up?

In 2024, 91.9% of 2021 Volkswagen E-Up cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,252 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Volkswagen E-Up?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; headlamp aim: too low; tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2021 Volkswagen E-Up reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 105, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).