2018 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · BM03 BET
2018 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 21 Jun 2018. Recorded mileage 44,779 miles. MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 44,779 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BM03 BET Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/12/2025
- 44,779 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Known faults for Volkswagen Volkswagen Up! Mk1
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
BM03 BET Mileage History
- 07/04/202223,068 mi
- 21/12/202229,805 mi+6,737 mi
- 30/11/202333,575 mi+3,770 mi
- 26/11/202437,968 mi+4,393 mi
- 15/12/202544,779 mi+6,811 mi
Average of roughly 5,883 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BM03 BET MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Volkswagen Up (BM03 BET) between April 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
Common Problems: VOLKSWAGEN UP
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- ASG Automated Gearbox Issues(Moderate)
The automated manual gearbox (ASG) is jerky in traffic, slow to engage drive, and prone to clutch actuator failures. The manual gearbox is far more reliable.
- Ignition Coil / Misfire(Moderate)
The 1.0-litre three-cylinder engine can suffer from ignition coil failures leading to misfires, rough idling and poor fuel economy. Coils are inexpensive but should be replaced in sets.
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- ASG Automated Gearbox IssuesModerate
The automated manual gearbox (ASG) is jerky in traffic, slow to engage drive, and prone to clutch actuator failures. The manual gearbox is far more reliable.
- Ignition Coil / MisfireModerate
The 1.0-litre three-cylinder engine can suffer from ignition coil failures leading to misfires, rough idling and poor fuel economy. Coils are inexpensive but should be replaced in sets.
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