2018 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · EF68 APU
2018 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 24 Nov 2018. Recorded mileage 24,290 miles. MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 24,290 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EF68 APU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2025
- 24,290 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.
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.
EF68 APU Mileage History
- 16/11/202111,426 mi
- 08/11/202212,430 mi+1,004 mi
- 20/11/202316,899 mi+4,469 mi
- 11/11/202418,021 mi+1,122 mi
- 07/11/202524,290 mi+6,269 mi
Average of roughly 3,236 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EF68 APU MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Volkswagen Up (EF68 APU) between November 2021 and November 2025.
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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