2018 VOLKSWAGEN UP1.0L PETROL
Vehicle Insight Summary
2018 VOLKSWAGEN UP — PETROL, 999cc. This vehicle has 90,980 miles on record. MOT status: valid. Tax: paid. Review the complete history and specs.
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 999cc
Vehicle Public Record vs. Hidden Financial Risk
Public MOT roadworthiness: Good.
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Technical Specifications
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Full MOT History
This 2018 Volkswagen Up (GY18 XAT) has a recorded MOT history spanning from February 2024 to June 2026, with 5 MOT tests on record.
Across its entire MOT history, this Volkswagen has a 80% success rate (4 passes and 1 fails). This is a strong MOT track record, suggesting the vehicle has been well-maintained.
The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Lighting (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.
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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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