2018 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · C8 CJN
2018 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2018. Recorded mileage 45,303 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 45,303 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
C8 CJN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/01/2026
- 45,303 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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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.
C8 CJN Mileage History
- 24/01/202218,269 mi
- 23/01/202324,219 mi+5,950 mi
- 29/01/202431,334 mi+7,115 mi
- 02/01/202537,887 mi+6,553 mi
- 17/01/202645,303 mi+7,416 mi
Average of roughly 6,791 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
C8 CJN MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Volkswagen Up (C8 CJN) between January 2022 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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