Volkswagen Up Registrations by Year
There are 126,770 Volkswagen Up registrations on record in the UK. Choose a registration year below to browse its number plates, or check any plate for its full MOT history, mileage and vehicle details.
There are 126,770 Volkswagen Up registrations on UK roads, spanning model years 1974 to 2026.
More were registered in 2014 than any other year (21,936 vehicles).
MOT pass rates range from 83.7% for 2012 cars up to 96.1% for 2023 cars — worth weighing up when choosing a year to buy.
85.1%
MOT pass rate
126,770
On UK roads
34,746
Median mileage
14 yr
Typical lifespan
Browse Volkswagen Up registrations by year
27 registration years. Each year shows how many are on the road, the MOT pass rate and typical mileage for that age.
2026 Volkswagen Up
22 plates
2025 Volkswagen Up
36 plates
2024 Volkswagen Up
62 plates
2023 Volkswagen Up
278 plates
96.1% pass
13,260 mi
2022 Volkswagen Up
796 plates
93.2% pass
14,960 mi
2021 Volkswagen Up
965 plates
93.1% pass
16,849 mi
2020 Volkswagen Up
1,890 plates
93.3% pass
17,469 mi
2019 Volkswagen Up
8,364 plates
91.2% pass
20,669 mi
2018 Volkswagen Up
13,051 plates
88.3% pass
23,668 mi
2017 Volkswagen Up
13,386 plates
87.0% pass
27,818 mi
2016 Volkswagen Up
13,022 plates
84.1% pass
29,879 mi
2015 Volkswagen Up
16,727 plates
84.3% pass
33,108 mi
2014 Volkswagen Up
21,936 plates
85.0% pass
36,906 mi
2013 Volkswagen Up
21,324 plates
84.3% pass
41,008 mi
2012 Volkswagen Up
14,883 plates
83.7% pass
44,940 mi
2011 Volkswagen Up
7 plates
2010 Volkswagen Up
3 plates
2008 Volkswagen Up
2 plates
2007 Volkswagen Up
2 plates
2005 Volkswagen Up
2 plates
2004 Volkswagen Up
1 plates
2003 Volkswagen Up
3 plates
1998 Volkswagen Up
1 plates
1995 Volkswagen Up
1 plates
1994 Volkswagen Up
4 plates
1979 Volkswagen Up
1 plates
1974 Volkswagen Up
1 plates
Volkswagen Up registrations — frequently asked questions
How many Volkswagen Ups are there in the UK?
There are 126,770 Volkswagen Up registrations on record across model years 1974 to 2026.
Which year had the most Volkswagen Ups registered?
2014 — 21,936 Volkswagen Ups were registered that year, more than any other.
What is the average mileage of a Volkswagen Up?
The typical Volkswagen Up has covered around 34,746 miles.
Which Volkswagen Up year is most reliable?
Based on MOT data, the 2023 Volkswagen Up has the highest pass rate at 96.1%.