2018 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · LCZ 515
2018 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01/05/2018. Recorded mileage 16,771 miles. MOT valid until 16/05/2027. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Stanmore (North London)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/05/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 16,771 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 999cc
LCZ 515 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2026
- 16,771 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
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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.
LCZ 515 Mileage History
- 16/05/202310,394 mi
- 14/05/202412,829 mi+2,435 mi
- 13/05/202514,606 mi+1,777 mi
- 13/05/202514,606 mi
- 28/04/202616,771 mi+2,165 mi
Average of roughly 2,161 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LCZ 515 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 (LCZ 515) between May 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 April 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: Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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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