2018 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · GU18 UDP
2018 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 28 Mar 2018. Recorded mileage 42,118 miles. MOT valid until 24 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,118 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GU18 UDP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/01/2026
- 42,118 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.
GU18 UDP 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 (GU18 UDP) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
GU18 UDP Mileage History
- 25/01/202319,686 mi
- 16/01/202426,656 mi+6,970 mi
- 16/01/202426,656 mi
- 23/01/202534,269 mi+7,613 mi
- 07/01/202642,118 mi+7,849 mi
Average of roughly 7,601 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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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