Volkswagen Up beats
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 2 years from 372 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
97%
Total Tests
372
Best Year
2021 (98%)
Years Covered
2
About the Volkswagen Up beats
The Volkswagen Up beats has been tested 372 times in 2026 MOT data across 2 model years (2020 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 97%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2021 model is the most reliable with a 98% pass rate from 210 tests. The 2020 model has the lowest at 96%. With just a 2 point spread, the Up beats is consistently reliable regardless of year.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2020) averages 18,995 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 16,600 miles.
Compared to the Volkswagen brand average of 85%, the Up beats performs 12 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Volkswagen range.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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