Volkswagen Up insurance group & cost

Find out how much it could cost you to insure your Volkswagen Up, and what you can be doing to keep your premiums low.

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The Volkswagen Up is a smart, popular city car that is part of the Volkswagen Small Family series of models. It was unveiled in 2011, with production starting in the December. Its popularity among UK drivers is clear, with a whopping 208,462 cars being sold in 2017.

Keep reading to find out more about Volkswagen Up car insurance costs and how you can save on your premiums.

Volkswagen Up insurance groups and cost by driver’s age

When it comes to working out the cost of your car insurance, all vehicles are given a specific insurance group that ranges from 1 (cheapest) to 50 (most expensive), which helps determine the cost of your premium. Volkswagen Up models range from insurance groups 1 to 17, so the cost of insurance can vary significantly. For example, a 30-year-old driver in an average postcode could pay around £556 for cover on a Volkswagen Up 1.0 Take Up 3d, or around £721 for a Volkswagen Up Up Beats 1.0 TSI 90PS 5d.

Use the table below to find out the insurance group and likely cost of your Volkswagen Up model.

Volkswagen Up insurance cost by driver’s age

Model / Version Group (1-50) 20yrs 30yrs 40yrs 50yrs -
1.0 Take Up 3d 1 £959 £556 £487 £393 Get Quote
1.0 Take Up 5d 1 £959 £556 £487 £393 Get Quote
Take Up 1.0 BMT 60PS 3d 1 £959 £556 £487 £393 Get Quote
Take Up 1.0 BMT 60PS 5d 1 £959 £556 £487 £393 Get Quote
1.0 BlueMotion Tech Move Up 3d 1 £959 £556 £487 £393 Get Quote
1.0 BlueMotion Tech Move Up 5d 1 £959 £556 £487 £393 Get Quote
1.0 Move Up 3d 1 £959 £556 £487 £393 Get Quote
1.0 Move Up 3d ASG 1 £959 £556 £487 £393 Get Quote
1.0 Move Up 5d 1 £959 £556 £487 £393 Get Quote
1.0 Move Up 5d ASG 1 £959 £556 £487 £393 Get Quote
Move Up 1.0 60PS ASG auto 3d 1 £959 £556 £487 £393 Get Quote
Move Up 1.0 60PS ASG auto 5d 1 £959 £556 £487 £393 Get Quote
Move Up 1.0 BMT 60PS 3d 1 £959 £556 £487 £393 Get Quote
Move Up 1.0 BMT 60PS 5d 1 £959 £556 £487 £393 Get Quote
Up Beats 1.0 60PS ASG auto 3d 1 £959 £556 £487 £393 Get Quote
Up Beats 1.0 60PS ASG auto 5d 1 £959 £556 £487 £393 Get Quote
Take Up 1.0 60PS 3d 2 £1,003 £582 £510 £411 Get Quote
Take Up 1.0 60PS 5d 2 £1,003 £582 £510 £411 Get Quote
Take Up 1.0 S/S 60PS 3d 2 £1,003 £582 £510 £411 Get Quote
Take Up 1.0 S/S 60PS 5d 2 £1,003 £582 £510 £411 Get Quote
1.0 Look Up 3d 2 £1,003 £582 £510 £411 Get Quote
1.0 Look Up 5d 2 £1,003 £582 £510 £411 Get Quote
1.0 Up Black 3d 2 £1,003 £582 £510 £411 Get Quote
1.0 Up Black 5d 2 £1,003 £582 £510 £411 Get Quote
1.0 Up White 3d 2 £1,003 £582 £510 £411 Get Quote
1.0 Up White 5d 2 £1,003 £582 £510 £411 Get Quote
Up Beats 1.0 BMT 60PS 3d 2 £1,003 £582 £510 £411 Get Quote
Up Beats 1.0 BMT 60PS 5d 2 £1,003 £582 £510 £411 Get Quote
Move Up 1.0 60PS 3d 3 £1,046 £607 £532 £429 Get Quote
Move Up 1.0 60PS 5d 3 £1,046 £607 £532 £429 Get Quote
Move Up 1.0 60PS ASG auto S/S 3d 3 £1,046 £607 £532 £429 Get Quote
Move Up 1.0 60PS ASG auto S/S 5d 3 £1,046 £607 £532 £429 Get Quote
Move Up 1.0 S/S 60PS 3d 3 £1,046 £607 £532 £429 Get Quote
Move Up 1.0 S/S 60PS 5d 3 £1,046 £607 £532 £429 Get Quote
1.0 BlueMotion Tech High Up 3d 3 £1,046 £607 £532 £429 Get Quote
1.0 BlueMotion Tech High Up 5d 3 £1,046 £607 £532 £429 Get Quote
1.0 High Up 3d 3 £1,046 £607 £532 £429 Get Quote
1.0 High Up 3d ASG 3 £1,046 £607 £532 £429 Get Quote
1.0 High Up 5d 3 £1,046 £607 £532 £429 Get Quote
1.0 High Up 5d ASG 3 £1,046 £607 £532 £429 Get Quote
High Up 1.0 60PS S/S 3d 3 £1,046 £607 £532 £429 Get Quote
High Up 1.0 60PS S/S 5d 3 £1,046 £607 £532 £429 Get Quote
1.0 Street Up 3d 3 £1,046 £607 £532 £429 Get Quote
1.0 Street Up 5d 3 £1,046 £607 £532 £429 Get Quote
1.0 Club Up 3d 3 £1,046 £607 £532 £429 Get Quote
1.0 Club Up 5d 3 £1,046 £607 £532 £429 Get Quote
Up Beats 1.0 60PS 3d 3 £1,046 £607 £532 £429 Get Quote
Up Beats 1.0 60PS 5d 3 £1,046 £607 £532 £429 Get Quote
Up Beats 1.0 60PS ASG auto S/S 3d 3 £1,046 £607 £532 £429 Get Quote
Up Beats 1.0 60PS ASG auto S/S 5d 3 £1,046 £607 £532 £429 Get Quote
Up Beats 1.0 75PS ASG auto 3d 3 £1,046 £607 £532 £429 Get Quote
Up Beats 1.0 75PS ASG auto 5d 3 £1,046 £607 £532 £429 Get Quote
Up Beats 1.0 S/S 60PS 3d 3 £1,046 £607 £532 £429 Get Quote
Up Beats 1.0 S/S 60PS 5d 3 £1,046 £607 £532 £429 Get Quote
High Up 1.0 75PS BMT 3d 4 £1,088 £631 £553 £446 Get Quote
High Up 1.0 75PS BMT 5d 4 £1,088 £631 £553 £446 Get Quote
High Up 1.0 75PS BMT ASG auto 3d 4 £1,088 £631 £553 £446 Get Quote
High Up 1.0 75PS BMT ASG auto 5d 4 £1,088 £631 £553 £446 Get Quote
1.0 Rock Up 3d 4 £1,088 £631 £553 £446 Get Quote
1.0 Groove Up 3d 4 £1,088 £631 £553 £446 Get Quote
1.0 Groove Up 5d 4 £1,088 £631 £553 £446 Get Quote
Up Beats 1.0 75PS BMT 3d 4 £1,088 £631 £553 £446 Get Quote
Up Beats 1.0 75PS BMT 5d 4 £1,088 £631 £553 £446 Get Quote
High Up 1.0 75PS 3d 5 £1,126 £653 £573 £462 Get Quote
High Up 1.0 75PS 5d 5 £1,126 £653 £573 £462 Get Quote
High Up 1.0 S/S 75PS 3d 5 £1,126 £653 £573 £462 Get Quote
High Up 1.0 S/S 75PS 5d 5 £1,126 £653 £573 £462 Get Quote
High Up 1.0 S/S 75PS ASG auto 3d 5 £1,126 £653 £573 £462 Get Quote
High Up 1.0 S/S 75PS ASG auto 5d 5 £1,126 £653 £573 £462 Get Quote
Up Beats 1.0 75PS 3d 5 £1,126 £653 £573 £462 Get Quote
Up Beats 1.0 75PS 5d 5 £1,126 £653 £573 £462 Get Quote
Up Beats 1.0 75PS ASG auto S/S 3d 5 £1,126 £653 £573 £462 Get Quote
Up Beats 1.0 75PS ASG auto S/S 5d 5 £1,126 £653 £573 £462 Get Quote
Up Beats 1.0 S/S 75PS 3d 5 £1,126 £653 £573 £462 Get Quote
Up Beats 1.0 S/S 75PS 5d 5 £1,126 £653 £573 £462 Get Quote
High Up 1.0 90PS S/S 3d 10 £1,242 £721 £631 £510 Get Quote
High Up 1.0 90PS S/S 5d 10 £1,242 £721 £631 £510 Get Quote
High Up 1.0 TSI 90PS 3d 10 £1,242 £721 £631 £510 Get Quote
High Up 1.0 TSI 90PS 5d 10 £1,242 £721 £631 £510 Get Quote
Up Beats 1.0 90PS S/S 3d 10 £1,242 £721 £631 £510 Get Quote
Up Beats 1.0 90PS S/S 5d 10 £1,242 £721 £631 £510 Get Quote
Up Beats 1.0 TSI 90PS 3d 10 £1,242 £721 £631 £510 Get Quote
Up Beats 1.0 TSI 90PS 5d 10 £1,242 £721 £631 £510 Get Quote
GTI 1.0 TSI 115PS S/S 3d 17 £1,379 £800 £701 £566 Get Quote
GTI 1.0 TSI 115PS S/S 5d 17 £1,379 £800 £701 £566 Get Quote

Volkswagen Up average insurance costs

To provide you with an idea of how much it may cost you to insure your Volkswagen Up, we used a scenario – see below – and ran several quotes from a variety of insurance providers. In our scenario, we could insure our Volkswagen Up with a comprehensive policy for the monthly cost of £52.55, or an annual fee of £570.07.

Which factors affect my Volkswagen Up insurance rate?

There are many factors that may influence the price of your premiums. Some of them include:

  • Your age, marital status, job and where you live
  • The model and age of your car
  • Your car’s safety rating, security and any anti-theft precautions
  • Annual mileage
  • Your driving history and activity
  • The size of your car’s engine
  • No claims discount

How can I save on my Volkswagen Up premiums?

When it comes to car insurance, naturally you want to find the best policy for a price that’s affordable for you. For premiums that don’t leave you counting pennies, we’ve put together some tricks and tips for you that are likely to save you money on your premiums.

  • Pay annually rather than monthly. We’d have saved an average of £60.53 a year by paying annually in our scenario.
  • Make yourself a secure investment. By maintaining a clean history of no claims and a good credit rating, you may find yourself being rewarded with lower premiums.
  • Be economical about your car usage. By opting for public transport or walking, rather than using your car, you will keep both your mileage and premiums down.
  • Don’t just accept your renewal quote. Renewal quotes aren’t always the best option out there, so make sure you shop around when it’s time for renewal – and haggle.
  • Install extra safety precautions. Providers don’t like to insure risks, so by investing in extra safety measures, you may find that you premiums become lower.
  • Avoid driving convictions. Convictions of any kind increase the price of your premiums, so try your best to avoid any.

Volkswagen Up facts

  • There have been 8 different concept models for the Volkswagen Up since 2007.
  • It proved very popular in Europe, with sales reaching over 120,000 in 2014 and being voted 3rd in the European Minicar group in 2012 to 2014.
  • The Volkswagen Up won What Car? City Car of the Year in 2013, as well as World Car of the Year in 2012.

Bottom line

The Volkswagen Up is one of the cheapest cars on the road to insure, but the tips in this guide will help you cut your premiums costs even further.

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*Based on data provided by Consumer Intelligence Ltd, www.consumerintelligence.com (March ’23). 51% of car insurance customers could save £407.05
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