2018 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · AF68 FZJ
2018 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 06/09/2018. Recorded mileage 17,340 miles. MOT valid until 10/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Peterborough
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 17,340 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 999cc
AF68 FZJ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2025
- 17,340 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.
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.
AF68 FZJ Mileage History
- 03/09/202210,588 mi
- 09/08/202312,465 mi+1,877 mi
- 11/11/202414,247 mi+1,782 mi
- 06/11/202517,340 mi+3,093 mi
Average of roughly 2,126 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
AF68 FZJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Volkswagen Up (AF68 FZJ) between September 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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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