2018 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · GT18 APR
2018 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01/05/2018. Recorded mileage 31,954 miles. MOT valid until 06/02/2027. Taxed until 01/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Canterbury
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/02/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/02/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 31,954 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 999cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
GT18 APR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/01/2026
- 31,954 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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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.
GT18 APR Mileage History
- 30/03/202315,980 mi
- 19/04/202315,997 mi+17 mi
- 15/04/202419,882 mi+3,885 mi
- 07/02/202522,049 mi+2,167 mi
- 26/01/202631,954 mi+9,905 mi
Average of roughly 5,648 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GT18 APR 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 (GT18 APR) between March 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
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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