Volkswagen e-UP!

Volkswagen e-UP!
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Electric city car.

Technical data
ManufacturerVolkswagen
Body typeHatchback

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Common problems & reliability

In the UK, 98% of Volkswagen e-UP!s pass their MOT test first time, based on 244 inspections in 2023. (2023 is the most recent annual release published by the DfT.)

Based on real owner complaints and inspection data — not an editorial rating. Sources: DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).

Recalls & safety

2 recalls recorded in the EU Safety Gate (European market) for the Volkswagen e-UP!. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.

  • Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

    The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2024-02-01

  • Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)

    EU Safety Gate · alerted 2021-01-22

Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Volkswagen recalls.