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Volkswagen E-UP - 2020

78.1 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2020 is 91.3 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Volkswagen E-UP, model year 2020. Sample size: 244 cars, 506 tests and 395 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 244 cars

The 2020 Volkswagen E-UP has an overall defect rate of 78 per 100 vehicles, which is 13% lower than the average for cars of the same year, indicating better reliability. Notably, the E-UP performs significantly better than average in categories such as brakes, steering, visibility, and body structure, with defects in these areas being much less common. However, it does show a higher incidence of issues related to wheels, suspensions, and axles, where it exceeds the average defect rate. Mileage-related trends indicate that the defect frequency increases with higher mileage, particularly notable in the highest mileage bracket. Overall, this model stands out positively in several key areas, contributing to its favorable reputation among comparable vehicles.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 244 cars

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Categories

Brakes
▲ 77.4% better
11.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 50.8 / 100 tests
  • Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
  • Brakes imbalance across an axle such that: the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. Or in the case of testing on the road, the vehicle deviates excessively from a straight lin
  • Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
  • Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
  • Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment
Steering
▲ 46.7% better
0.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.5 / 100 tests
  • A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
  • Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover: damaged or deteriorated
Visibility
▲ 46.8% better
7.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 14.1 / 100 tests
  • Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
  • Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
  • Wiper blade: defective
  • Obligatory mirror or device: slightly damaged or loose
  • Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
Lights & Electrics
▲ 25.9% better
8.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 11.2 / 100 tests
  • Light source and lamp not compatible
  • Reflector defective or damaged: by up to 50% of the reflecting surface
  • The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
  • Reflector defective or damaged: by more than 50% of the reflecting surface
  • Lamp: emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements
Wheels & Suspension
▼ 31.0% worse
127.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 97.5 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
Body/Structure
▲ 83.3% better
0.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 2.4 / 100 tests
  • Bumper: insecure or with damage likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted
Equipment
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.5 / 100 tests
Other
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 3.7 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 320 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 170
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 90
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 19
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 16
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 15
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 14
Wiper blade: defective
MINOR
Occurrences: 8
The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
PRS
Occurrences: 7
Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 5
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 4

Serious faults (Top 10)

A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 16
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 14
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
Brakes imbalance across an axle such that: the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. Or in the case of testing on the road, the vehicle deviates excessively from a straight lin
FAIL
Occurrences: 3
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
Reflector defective or damaged: by more than 50% of the reflecting surface
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 2