2018 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · BT18 FVP
2018 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 22/05/2018. Recorded mileage 59,425 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/05/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,425 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 999cc
BT18 FVP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/05/2025
- 59,425 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: Below Average
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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.
BT18 FVP Mileage History
- 13/05/202245,584 mi
- 15/05/202350,733 mi+5,149 mi
- 14/05/202455,191 mi+4,458 mi
- 14/05/202455,191 mi
- 08/05/202559,425 mi+4,234 mi
Average of roughly 4,634 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BT18 FVP 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 (BT18 FVP) between May 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 May 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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