2018 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · HW18 FLF
2018 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2018. Recorded mileage 14,372 miles. MOT valid until 14/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 14,372 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 999cc
HW18 FLF Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/03/2026
- 14,372 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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.
HW18 FLF Mileage History
- 15/03/20218,860 mi
- 07/03/20229,773 mi+913 mi
- 10/03/202310,892 mi+1,119 mi
- 06/03/202412,066 mi+1,174 mi
- 19/02/202513,191 mi+1,125 mi
- 04/03/202614,372 mi+1,181 mi
Average of roughly 1,109 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
HW18 FLF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Volkswagen Up (HW18 FLF) between March 2021 and March 2026.
The record contains 6 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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.
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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