The ADAC breakdown statistics determine which Volkswagen models are the most reliable and which have broken down most – a good help when buying a used Volkswagen Up!.
In the statistics for 2021, all the breakdowns for which the German Yellow Angels had to move out in 2020 were recorded and evaluated. There is enough data available that gives an objective picture of the reliability of the Volkswagen Up!.
Volkswagen Up! Reliability
Breakdowns in the 2020 calendar year
| EZ 2011 | EZ 2012 | EZ 2013 | EZ 2014 | EZ 2015 | EZ 2016 | EZ 2017 | EZ 2018 |
| 17,5 | 17,5 | 16,3 | 15,9 | 12 | 6,1 | 3 |
Breakdowns in the 2019 calendar year
| EZ 2010 | EZ 2011 | EZ 2012 | EZ 2013 | EZ 2014 | EZ 2015 | EZ 2016 | EZ 2017 |
| 17,5 | 16,3 | 15,9 | 12 | 6,1 | 3 |
Legend: Number of breakdowns per 1,000 vehicles registered (= breakdown index) by year of first registration (EZ)
Common Breakdowns
- Brake pads (2012, 2014-2015)
Source: ADAC
If you wish to know more about eventual problems of a specific car (e.g. real mileage, potential traffic accidents damages, odometer rollback, repairs, etc.), then we suggest going to HPI-Check.
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Recent Up! Recalls
The propellant used in the Takata airbag inflator may experience a material alteration over time due to degradation occurring after prolonged … .
An insulation malfunction can lead to a short circuit in the battery system. In the event of a double malfunction (i.e. … .
A poorly welded towing eye may have been included in the vehicle’s toolkit. As a consequence, it could break off during … .
