2018 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · BA18 LWV
2018 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 17 Aug 2018. Recorded mileage 46,187 miles. MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,187 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BA18 LWV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/01/2026
- 46,187 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.
BA18 LWV Mileage History
- 22/12/202117,099 mi
- 17/12/202223,300 mi+6,201 mi
- 03/01/202429,419 mi+6,119 mi
- 23/12/202439,916 mi+10,497 mi
- 19/01/202646,187 mi+6,271 mi
Average of roughly 7,135 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BA18 LWV MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Volkswagen Up (BA18 LWV) between December 2021 and January 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.
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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