2018 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · AV18 DJO
2018 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 22 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 63,601 miles. MOT valid until 06 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 63,601 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AV18 DJO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2026
- 63,601 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.
AV18 DJO 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 (AV18 DJO) between March 2022 and April 2026.
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.
AV18 DJO Mileage History
- 30/03/202234,422 mi
- 29/03/202342,735 mi+8,313 mi
- 26/03/202451,411 mi+8,676 mi
- 25/03/202560,509 mi+9,098 mi
- 01/04/202663,601 mi+3,092 mi
Average of roughly 7,285 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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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- 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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