2020 Volkswagen up! · 3,942 MOT tests
2020 Volkswagen up! reliability
2020 Volkswagen up!s fail 7.5% of first MOT tests, 25% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 9 up! years (3,942 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen up!s: 18.8%)
- 7.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen up!s: 18.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 25% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 16,312
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,942
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- 2021 cars: 12% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 56% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 Volkswagen up!
Fail rate by area
- Tyres2.6%
- Lights and electrics2.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.3%
- Brakes1.1%
- Suspension0.5%
- Number plates and VIN0.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Tyre bulge from structural failure 0.89%
A bulge means the tyre's structure has failed and it could burst suddenly, so it must be replaced at once.
Headlamp aim set too low 0.76%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 0.53%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.51%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.46%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Tyre lump from structural separation 0.2%
A tyre lump means its structure has partly failed and it could burst, so replace it immediately.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (5.71%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.59%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (1.7%) · Brake discs showing some wear (1.4%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (1.01%) · Nail in tyre, monitor (0.99%)
Other years
Every Volkswagen up! year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2020 Volkswagen up! reliable?
2020 Volkswagen up!s fail 7.5% of first MOT tests, 25% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 9 up! years (3,942 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Volkswagen up! MOT?
Most often tyre bulge from structural failure (0.89% of tests), headlamp aim set too low (0.76% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (0.53% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Volkswagen up! have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Volkswagen up! shows 16,312 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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