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2018 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · GK18 JNJ

GK18 JNJ

2018 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 10,582 miles. MOT valid until 04 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN UP
Year / Origin
2018 · Maidstone
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 04 Mar 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
Recorded Mileage
10,582 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 04 Mar 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Mar 2027
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2018
Engine
999cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The 2026 test at 10,582 miles yielded a PASSED certificate with no recorded defects, establishing a baseline for the vehicle's condition. This result is corroborated by the cumulative mileage record, which indicates that the vehicle has been maintained for approximately eight years and has accumulated roughly 1,323 miles annually. This steady progression over time suggests that the owner has adhered to a consistent maintenance schedule without skipping critical inspections, which supports the conclusion that the overall roadworthiness trend is stable. The mileage pattern reveals a distinct gap in the history between the 2023 and 2024 tests, where the vehicle was tested at 7,697 miles before the 2024 test at 8,680 miles. This gap of 983 miles between the two most recent checks indicates that the owner may have maintained the vehicle between these dates with minimal or no recorded mileage, or that the vehicle was driven less frequently than expected at that time. While the mileage accumulation is relatively low for an 8-year-old car, the absence of defects in the 2026 test and the absence of gaps in the 2023/2024 records imply that the vehicle has not experienced the sudden acceleration of wear or failure patterns that would typically cause a MOT to fail. In summary, the 2026 MOT result confirms that the vehicle is roadworthy, and the maintenance history reflects a stable, non-trendy pattern of upkeep. Given the consistent PASSED status across all tested dates and the absence of gaps in the 2023/2024 records, there are no visible signs of structural issues such as suspension bushes, coil springs, or binding calipers. The vehicle is in a safe condition for the foreseeable future, provided the owner continues to adhere to a routine maintenance schedule.
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GK18 JNJ Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 10/02/2026
  • 10,582 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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GK18 JNJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Jun 2026, 01:44
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Volkswagen Up (GK18 JNJ) between February 2022 and February 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.

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GK18 JNJ Mileage History

  1. 21/02/202211,600 mi
  2. 13/02/20237,697 mi-3,903 mi
  3. 05/02/20248,680 mi+983 mi
  4. 06/02/20259,667 mi+987 mi
  5. 10/02/202610,582 mi+915 mi

Average of roughly -256 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

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Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent

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