Volkswagen High Up
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 2 model years from 589 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
88%
Total Tests
589
Highest Pass Rate
2014 (89%)
Years Covered
2
About the Volkswagen High Up
The Volkswagen High Up was MOT tested 589 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 2 model years (2013 to 2014), with an average pass rate of 88%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2014 model has the highest pass rate at 89% from 333 tests. The 2013 model has the lowest at 87%. With just a 2 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2013) averages 61,891 miles, while the newest (2014) averages 54,854 miles.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Volkswagen High Up by Year
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Questions about the Volkswagen High Up
Is the Volkswagen High Up reliable?
Across its 2 model years in our data (2013 to 2014), the Volkswagen High Up averages an 88% MOT pass rate, from 589 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 6 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2014 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 89%.
Which year Volkswagen High Up has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2014 Volkswagen High Up has the highest MOT pass rate at 89%, while the 2013 model has the lowest at 87%, a 2 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
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