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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Volkswagen High Up. Check any High Up by registration number below.

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87.0%

Avg Pass Rate

+1.3%

vs Volkswagen Avg

3

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Volkswagen High Up — MOT Reliability Overview

The Volkswagen High Up has an average MOT pass rate of 87.0%, which is 1.3 percentage points above the Volkswagen brand average of 85.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the High Up is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Volkswagen High Up, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Volkswagen High Up performs at MOT across different model years.

2014

Based on 509 vehicles

87.6%Excellent
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

1.7%

Retest Rate

12.1%

Mileage at 10yr

79k mi

2013

Based on 377 vehicles

84.9%Good
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

2.3%

Retest Rate

17.4%

Mileage at 10yr

91k mi

0

Based on 418 vehicles

88.5%Excellent
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Mileage at 5yr

50k mi

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Rear Nearside

2.0%

Offside

1.8%

Front Nearside

1.6%

Other Volkswagen Models

Compare MOT reliability across Volkswagen models.

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92.3% pass rate

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88.2% pass rate

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92.9% pass rate

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93.5% pass rate

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75.0% pass rate

Volkswagen LT

60.3% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Volkswagen High Up

Volkswagen High Up — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Volkswagen High Up MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Volkswagen High Up?
The average MOT pass rate for the Volkswagen High Up is 87.0% compared to the Volkswagen average of 85.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Volkswagen High Up?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Volkswagen High Up reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 87.0%, the Volkswagen High Up is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Volkswagen High Up?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Volkswagen High Up?
Typical mileage for the Volkswagen High Up: 79,238 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used High Up to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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