2018 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · HT18 YJO
2018 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 07 Aug 2018. Recorded mileage 37,552 miles. MOT valid until 05 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,552 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HT18 YJO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/07/2026
- 37,552 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HT18 YJO 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 (HT18 YJO) between August 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall damaged showing cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
HT18 YJO Mileage History
- 02/08/202431,379 mi
- 25/07/202533,996 mi+2,617 mi
- 28/07/202533,996 mi
- 09/07/202637,552 mi+3,556 mi
- 09/07/202637,552 mi
Average of roughly 3,194 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Common Problems: VOLKSWAGEN UP
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- 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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