Volkswagen Up: lighting & signalling MOT failures
Of the 676,096 Volkswagen Up MOT tests in this dataset, 5.4% recorded at least one lighting & signalling failure. It shows up most on 2012 and 2016 cars.
Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair cost: £10–£150 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Lighting & signalling failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 80,305 | 7.0% |
| 2013 | 114,151 | 6.3% |
| 2014 | 118,753 | 5.5% |
| 2015 | 92,140 | 6.1% |
| 2016 | 72,652 | 6.6% |
| 2017 | 72,907 | 4.1% |
| 2018 | 69,814 | 3.2% |
| 2019 | 35,459 | 2.7% |
| 2020 | 10,540 | 2.0% |
| 2021 | 6,566 | 2.4% |
| 2022 | 2,669 | 2.5% |
Methodology & source. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.