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Volkswagen Up (2023)

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2023 Volkswagen Up

CarHunch is tracking 840 2023 Volkswagen Up vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.

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No MOT history yet — it's too new

UK cars don't need their first MOT until they're 3 years old, so there's no test history for the 2023 Volkswagen Up yet. We'll have real reliability data as they start coming through for their first tests.

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Got a specific Volkswagen Up you're checking out?

The real detail is in the individual vehicle report — MOT history, AI Hunches, mileage timeline, and defect patterns for that specific reg.

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**No MOT data is available for the 2023 Volkswagen Up in the DVLA light-vehicle database**, so the pass rates and defect figures shown are not real — this cohort has either not yet accumulated sufficient test records or falls outside the standard testing regime. What we do know is that the Up is a practical city car designed for urban commuting and tight parking, and the median mileage of 15,661 miles suggests these vehicles are still very new and lightly used. If you're considering buying one, focus on the warranty coverage (new VWs typically come with three years or 60,000 miles) rather than MOT history, and wait until these cars have aged beyond three years before using MOT data as a reliability indicator. For current owners, Volkswagen's reputation for build quality and the Up's simplicity mean routine servicing is the priority; check the service schedule rather than worrying about MOT performance that simply doesn't exist yet.

MOT statistics not available

We have 840 2023 Volkswagen Up vehicles on record but don't have enough MOT test data yet to show reliable statistics — as a 2023 model, most vehicles won't have reached their first MOT test date.

What tends to go wrong

Across 840 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 8.7%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing · Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · …
Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.
Lighting 4.3%
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights · Nearside Headlamp aim too low · Offside Headlamp aim too low
Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.
Brake wear 2.9%
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively · Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.
Other issues 2.3%
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2023.

Before you buy a 2023 Volkswagen Up

Based on MOT data from 840 vehicles — here's what to check.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
    Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
  • 🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection ClickMechanic
  • 📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History carVertical Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 125,934 Volkswagen Up vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 27.6%
34,729
Red 25.2%
31,765
Black 17.6%
22,144
Blue 14.9%
18,756
Silver 12.5%
15,728
Yellow 1%
1,298
Orange 0.7%
921
Grey 0.2%
291
Purple 0.2%
204
Gold 0.1%
85
Turquoise 0%
8
Brown 0%
5
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