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

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93.9%

Avg Pass Rate

+8.2%

vs Volkswagen Avg

3

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Volkswagen Up White Edition — MOT Reliability Overview

The Volkswagen Up White Edition has an average MOT pass rate of 93.9%, which is 8.2 percentage points above the Volkswagen brand average of 85.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Up White 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 White Edition fails its MOT are a tyre seriously damaged. If you are preparing your Up White 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 White 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 White Edition performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 159 vehicles

91.8%Excellent
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

4.5%

Retest Rate

9.6%

Mileage at 3yr

26k mi

2020

Based on 203 vehicles

95.1%Excellent
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Dangerous Defects

3.4%

Retest Rate

4.3%

Mileage at 3yr

22k mi

0

Based on 96 vehicles

94.8%Excellent
Volkswagen average: 85.7%
Mileage at 5yr

14k mi

Top MOT Failures — Volkswagen Up White Edition

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

1

A tyre seriously damaged

10.1%
Volkswagen Up White Edition Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

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

Rear Offside

3.1%

Rear Nearside

3.1%

Front Offside

2.5%

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

Volkswagen T-roc Black Edition Tsi

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 White Edition

Volkswagen Up White Edition — Frequently Asked Questions

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

What is the MOT pass rate for the Volkswagen Up White Edition?
The average MOT pass rate for the Volkswagen Up White Edition is 93.9% 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 White Edition?
The most common MOT failures on the Volkswagen Up White Edition are: A tyre seriously damaged (10.1%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Volkswagen Up White Edition reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 93.9%, the Volkswagen Up White 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 White 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 White Edition?
Typical mileage for the Volkswagen Up White Edition: 26,086 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Up White Edition to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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