2018 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · CM13 MEG
2018 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 08 Dec 2018. Recorded mileage 38,143 miles. MOT expired on 07 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 38,143 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CM13 MEG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/08/2025
- 38,143 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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CM13 MEG 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 (CM13 MEG) between July 2024 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
CM13 MEG Mileage History
- 25/07/202433,704 mi
- 26/07/202433,705 mi+1 mi
- 17/09/202434,503 mi+798 mi
- 07/08/202538,142 mi+3,639 mi
- 08/08/202538,143 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 4,279 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volkswagen Volkswagen Up! Mk1
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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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