VOLKSWAGEN E-UP MOT Pass Rate
95.0% of 1,230 VOLKSWAGEN E-UP MOT tests pass.
The E-UP passes its MOT 95.0% of the time — well above the average across all VOLKSWAGEN models, which sits at 78.1%.
The VOLKSWAGEN E-UP passes its MOT 95.0% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 78.3%.
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate stays relatively stable with age: 95.1% at 0–3 years versus 94.5% at 3–6 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 95.1% | 1,008 | 16,568 miles |
| 3–6 years | 94.5% | 220 | 18,027 miles |
| 6–10 years | too few tests (2) | 2 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the VOLKSWAGEN E-UP
The most common reason the VOLKSWAGEN E-UP fails its MOT is tyres — present in 41.9% of failed tests, most often logged as "has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 41.9% | has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 31.4% | too low |
| Visibility | 16.3% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 5.8% | buckle not functioning as intended |
| Suspension | 3.5% | has a serious fluid leak |
| Brakes | 2.3% | efficiency below requirements |
| Identification of the vehicle | 2.3% | does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Seat belt installation check | 1.2% | anchorage insecure |
| Body, chassis, structure | 1.2% | fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. |
Related VOLKSWAGEN models
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF — 78.6% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO — 72.0% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER — 72.0% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN — 84.2% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT — 76.0% pass rate
- VOLKSWAGEN CADDY — 75.8% pass rate