Volkswagen Up Black Edition Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Volkswagen Up Black Edition car check
Is the Volkswagen Up Black Edition reliable? We analysed 3,858 real MOT tests across 1,633 vehicles to find out.
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The Volkswagen Up Black Edition is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Volkswagen Up Black Edition.
Volkswagen Up Black Edition Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Volkswagen Up Black Edition. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Volkswagen Up Black Edition MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Volkswagen Up Black Edition to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Volkswagen Up Black Edition Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Volkswagen Up Black Edition models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Volkswagen Up Black Edition Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Volkswagen Up Black Edition owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Volkswagen Up Black Edition MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Volkswagen Up Black Edition year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 99 | 91.9% | 8,254 | 11,999 | 17,818 |
| 2022 | 673 | 90.9% | 9,281 | 14,148 | 20,842 |
| 2021 | 1,672 | 92.0% | 9,624 | 15,310 | 23,430 |
| 2020 | 1,261 | 90.2% | 11,258 | 17,327 | 26,372 |
How Long Does a Volkswagen Up Black Edition Last?
Based on 1,633 Volkswagen Up Black Edition vehicles on UK roads.
Volkswagen Up Black Edition Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Volkswagen Up Black Edition MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Volkswagen Up Black Edition
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
92.0% MOT pass rate from 1,672 tests
90.2% MOT pass rate from 1,261 tests
The best year to buy a used Volkswagen Up Black Edition is 2021, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 92.0% across 1,672 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 90.2% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Volkswagen Up Black Edition Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Up Black Edition THIS CAR | 91.1% | 3,858 | 15,940 mi | — yrs |
| Volkswagen Golf | 74.9% | 22,270,993 | 83,305 mi | 37 yrs |
| Volkswagen Polo | 72.9% | 14,598,296 | 60,351 mi | 35 yrs |
| Volkswagen Passat | 73.5% | 6,960,690 | 105,632 mi | 32 yrs |
| Jaguar 3.4/340 | 83.7% | 5,531 | 53,406 mi | 67 yrs |
Compared to the Volkswagen Golf (74.9% pass rate) and the Volkswagen Polo (72.9% pass rate), the Volkswagen Up Black Edition outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Volkswagen Up Black EditionShould you buy a used Volkswagen Up Black Edition?
The Volkswagen Up Black Edition has an overall MOT pass rate of 91.1% across 3,858 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Volkswagen Up Black Edition with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Volkswagen Up Black Edition owner drives around 3,751 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.