2018 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · JA55 LEV
2018 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 31/12/2018. Recorded mileage 33,745 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2018
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 33,745 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 999cc
JA55 LEV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/06/2025
- 33,745 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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.
JA55 LEV Mileage History
- 24/12/202113,119 mi
- 13/12/202218,601 mi+5,482 mi
- 30/06/202319,621 mi+1,020 mi
- 06/06/202426,039 mi+6,418 mi
- 23/06/202533,745 mi+7,706 mi
Average of roughly 5,901 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
JA55 LEV 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 (JA55 LEV) between December 2021 and June 2025.
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.
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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