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2018 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · BF68 AUX

BF68 AUX

2018 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 19 Sept 2018. Recorded mileage 30,868 miles. MOT expired on 18 Sept 2026.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN UP
Year / Origin
2018 · Birmingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 18 Sept 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
30,868 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.0L
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Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 18 Sept 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2018
Engine
999cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle demonstrates stable roadworthiness with no recorded defects across its last five MOT tests, including the most recent 2025-09-04 assessment at 30,868 miles. All prior tests from 2021 to 2024 showed consistent passing results, indicating no emerging mechanical or structural issues. The absence of advisories or failures suggests the car has been maintained to a standard meeting UK regulatory requirements. No recurring faults or escalating problems are evident in the history, supporting a conclusion of reliable mechanical condition. The mileage progression reflects low annual usage, averaging 3,858 miles per year over eight years. This pattern aligns with the 2021-09-15 test at 10,269 miles, increasing to 16,726 miles by 2022-09-07, and reaching 30,868 miles in 2025. The extended intervals between tests, spaced approximately 12 months apart, correspond with gradual mileage accumulation. While no significant gaps or rapid wear are noted, the low mileage may indicate periods of inactivity, which could affect components like brake calipers, suspension bushes, or battery health. The clean MOT record does not flag such concerns, but they warrant physical inspection. A buyer should prioritize checking suspension components for dry rot or wear, particularly coil springs and bushes, given the low usage. Brake systems, including calipers and discs, should be inspected for corrosion or binding, as infrequent use can lead to seizing. The exhaust system and underbody should be examined for rust, as prolonged inactivity may accelerate corrosion. While the MOT history confirms no critical faults, these areas require hands-on verification to confirm the vehicle’sTrue mechanical state. The absence of structural defects in the record supports overall confidence, but physical assessment remains essential.
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BF68 AUX Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2025
  • 30,868 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

BF68 AUX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Volkswagen Up (BF68 AUX) between September 2022 and September 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

BF68 AUX Mileage History

  1. 07/09/202216,726 mi
  2. 22/08/202322,531 mi+5,805 mi
  3. 05/09/202427,164 mi+4,633 mi
  4. 04/09/202530,868 mi+3,704 mi

Average of roughly 4,727 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

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ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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