2018 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · EJ02 OWN
2018 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 10 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 59,853 miles. MOT expired on 21 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,853 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EJ02 OWN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2025
- 59,853 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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EJ02 OWN 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 (EJ02 OWN) between March 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
EJ02 OWN Mileage History
- 23/03/202339,315 mi
- 24/03/202339,316 mi+1 mi
- 07/03/202452,925 mi+13,609 mi
- 25/10/202458,421 mi+5,496 mi
- 22/05/202559,853 mi+1,432 mi
Average of roughly 9,485 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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