VOLKSWAGEN UP (2024)
Running costs, common problems, and reliability data based on 167 real MOT tests in 2024.
MOT Pass Rate
93%
Total Tests (2024)
167
Avg Mileage
59,939 mi
Est. Annual Cost
£1,400
Is the 2024 VOLKSWAGEN UP reliable?
Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. That's 11 points above the national average of 82%. It also outperforms the VOLKSWAGEN brand average of 85%.
At 0 years old, 93% of VOLKSWAGEN UPs from 2024 passed their MOT first time in 2024. That's based on 167 tests across the UK. The average mileage at this age is 59,939 miles.
How does the 2024 VOLKSWAGEN UP compare?
Best year to buy a VOLKSWAGEN UP?
The most reliable year is the 2020 model with a 95% MOT pass rate, while the 2012 model has the lowest at 84%. The 2024 sits between the two at 93%.
How much does a 2024 VOLKSWAGEN UP cost to run?
Based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), current fuel prices, and repair likelihood from MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
VOLKSWAGEN UP by Year
| Year | Pass Rate | Tests | Avg Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 93% | 167 | 59,939 mi |
| 2023 | 93% | 43 | 56,946 mi |
| 2022 | 98% | 49 | 12,515 mi |
| 2021 | 95% | 1,339 | 16,529 mi |
| 2020 | 95% | 2,661 | 19,544 mi |
| 2019 | 93% | 12,889 | 26,676 mi |
| 2018 | 90% | 20,009 | 32,253 mi |
| 2017 | 88% | 20,516 | 39,002 mi |
| 2016 | 86% | 20,194 | 43,097 mi |
| 2015 | 86% | 25,337 | 49,747 mi |
| 2014 | 86% | 33,757 | 56,147 mi |
| 2013 | 86% | 33,933 | 61,769 mi |
| 2012 | 84% | 23,441 | 69,357 mi |
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About the 2024 VOLKSWAGEN UP
The 2024 VOLKSWAGEN UP is a city car with a 998cc petrol engine. 167 of these vehicles were MOT tested in 2024, making it a rare model on UK roads. It sits in the bottom 97% of 2024 cars for MOT pass rates.
2024 VOLKSWAGEN UP Fuel Costs
The modest 998cc petrol engine keeps fuel costs low, which is a real advantage for a city car. Expect around 50 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £955 per year at current petrol prices of 142p per litre (based on 7,400 miles per year).
What does it cost to own a 2024 VOLKSWAGEN UP?
Total estimated annual running cost is £1,400 (£117/month), broken down as £955 fuel, £190 road tax, £55 MOT, and £200 predicted repairs. The low repair estimate reflects the excellent 93% pass rate. These cars rarely fail their MOT, so unexpected bills are less likely.
VOLKSWAGEN UP Reliability Trend
Newer VOLKSWAGEN UPs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 7 percentage points.
Alternatives to the 2024 VOLKSWAGEN UP
If reliability is your priority, there are 2 similar cars with a higher MOT pass rate. Here are comparable petrol cars with similar engines:
- VAUXHALL CORSA ELITE EDITION (2022) 94% pass rate (+1%) from 864 tests
- FORD PUMA ST-LINE X MHEV (2022) 95% pass rate (+2%) from 861 tests
- FORD ECOSPORT (2022) 91% pass rate (-2%) from 812 tests
- FORD FOCUS (2022) 92% pass rate (-1%) from 810 tests