2019 Volkswagen up! · 22,007 MOT tests
2019 Volkswagen up! reliability
2019 Volkswagen up!s fail 9.4% of first MOT tests, 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 9 up! years (22,007 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen up!s: 18.8%)
- 9.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen up!s: 18.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 16% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 20,071
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 22,007
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2019 against the years either side
- 2018 cars: 8% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does better)
- 2020 cars: 25% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- Weak spot: lights and electrics, 2.7% of tests fail here (9% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 48% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2019 car carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
Common problems
What fails on a 2019 Volkswagen up!
Fail rate by area
- Tyres3.4%
- Lights and electrics2.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.6%
- Brakes1.6%
- Suspension0.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.4%
- Number plates and VIN0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Headlamp aim set too low 1.03%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Tyre bulge from structural failure 0.9%
A bulge means the tyre's structure has failed and it could burst suddenly, so it must be replaced at once.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.7%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.55%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.5%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Windscreen washers not working 0.41%
Without working washers the windscreen cannot be cleaned while driving, which is a safety risk in dirty weather.
Common advisories
Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.01%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (5.66%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.37%) · Brake discs showing some wear (1.74%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (1.47%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (1.21%)
Other years
Every Volkswagen up! year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2019 Volkswagen up! reliable?
2019 Volkswagen up!s fail 9.4% of first MOT tests, 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 9 up! years (22,007 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2019 Volkswagen up! MOT?
Most often headlamp aim set too low (1.03% of tests), tyre bulge from structural failure (0.9% of tests), tyre cut reaching ply or cords (0.7% of tests).
How many miles should a 2019 Volkswagen up! have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2019 Volkswagen up! shows 20,071 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2019 car?
A car first registered in 2019 carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
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