2018 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · W31 LBE
2018 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 19/12/2018. Recorded mileage 48,127 miles. MOT valid until 18/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Exeter
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,127 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 999cc
W31 LBE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/12/2025
- 48,127 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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.
W31 LBE Mileage History
- 10/12/202216,064 mi
- 21/11/202321,728 mi+5,664 mi
- 27/11/202432,443 mi+10,715 mi
- 08/12/202548,127 mi+15,684 mi
- 08/12/202548,127 mi
Average of roughly 10,704 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
W31 LBE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Volkswagen Up (W31 LBE) between December 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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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