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

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92.3%

Avg Pass Rate

+6.7%

vs Volkswagen Avg

3

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Volkswagen Up Black Edition — MOT Reliability Overview

The Volkswagen Up Black Edition has an average MOT pass rate of 92.3%, which is 6.7 percentage points above the Volkswagen brand average of 85.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Up Black Edition is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Volkswagen Up Black Edition fails its MOT are a tyre seriously damaged, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. If you are preparing your Up Black Edition for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Volkswagen Up Black Edition, 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 Up Black Edition performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 905 vehicles

92.7%Excellent
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

3.8%

Retest Rate

7.9%

Mileage at 3yr

23k mi

2020

Based on 841 vehicles

92.0%Excellent
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

3.6%

Retest Rate

7.8%

Mileage at 3yr

24k mi

Mileage at 5yr

31k mi

0

Based on 430 vehicles

92.3%Excellent
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Mileage at 5yr

15k mi

Top MOT Failures — Volkswagen Up Black Edition

The most common reasons a Volkswagen Up Black Edition fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

A tyre seriously damaged

2.5%
2

The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

1.1%
Volkswagen Up Black Edition Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

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

Front Nearside

2.2%

Front Offside

1.9%

Rear Nearside

1.0%

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

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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 Up Black Edition

Volkswagen Up Black Edition — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Volkswagen Up Black Edition MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Volkswagen Up Black Edition?
The average MOT pass rate for the Volkswagen Up Black Edition is 92.3% 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 Up Black Edition?
The most common MOT failures on the Volkswagen Up Black Edition are: A tyre seriously damaged (2.5%), The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (1.1%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Volkswagen Up Black Edition reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 92.3%, the Volkswagen Up Black Edition 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 Up Black Edition?
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 Up Black Edition?
Typical mileage for the Volkswagen Up Black Edition: 23,178 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Up Black Edition to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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