2022 Volkswagen E-Up — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,006 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Volkswagen E-Up, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility. Its pass rate of 94.0% was above the average for cars of a similar age (91.7%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.6% | 46 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 2.2% | 22 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.4% | 14 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.8% | 8 |
| 5 | Other defects | 0.2% | 2 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.2% | 2 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 21 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 10 |
| 3 | Washers | 8 |
| 4 | Wipers | 8 |
| 5 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 4 |
| 6 | Service brake performance | 4 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 24.0% | 241 |
| 2 | Other defects | 5.2% | 52 |
| 3 | Brakes | 1.9% | 19 |
| 4 | Road wheels | 1.1% | 11 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.0% | 10 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.9% | 9 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 898 | 4.8% |
| 30-60k | 103 | 14.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 31 | 6.5% |
| 2025 | 975 | 5.9% |
What to check before buying a 2022 E-Up
Before buying a 2022 Volkswagen E-Up, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 4.6% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (4.6% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Lighting & signalling (2.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (1.4% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2022 Volkswagen E-Ups pass their MOT?
94.0% of the 1,006 2022 Volkswagen E-Up MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 6.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Volkswagen E-Up?
Tyres, recorded in 4.6% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (2.2%).
Does the 2022 E-Up get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.8% in the 0-30k band to 14.6% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,006 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.