2018 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · ET18 THF
2018 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 28 Jun 2018. Recorded mileage 20,320 miles. MOT expired on 19 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 20,320 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ET18 THF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/05/2025
- 20,320 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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ET18 THF 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 (ET18 THF) between May 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
ET18 THF Mileage History
- 20/05/202211,176 mi
- 12/05/202314,203 mi+3,027 mi
- 12/05/202314,205 mi+2 mi
- 17/05/202417,543 mi+3,338 mi
- 16/05/202520,320 mi+2,777 mi
Average of roughly 3,058 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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