2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Volkswagen Up MOT pass rate and common faults

8,266 MOT tests in 2024. 90.0% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time90.0%
Failed or needed repairs10.0%
Typical mileage at test23,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 8,266 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp aim: too low1.2%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.9%
    92 marked dangerous
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.9%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.6%
    63 marked dangerous
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding0.6%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.5%
  7. Rear fog lamp: not working0.4%
  8. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.4%
  9. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.4%
    41 marked dangerous
  10. Washers: not working0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres3.8%
  2. Lights & electrics3.5%
  3. Brakes2.5%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.5%
  5. Suspension0.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.4%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.1%

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 structure14.3%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm7.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.1%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.6%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn2.5%

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: headlamp aim: too low. 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 2019 Volkswagen Up?

In 2024, 90.0% of 2019 Volkswagen Up cars passed their MOT first time, across 8,266 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Volkswagen Up?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp aim: too low; 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. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2019 Volkswagen Up reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 106, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).