2018 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · LD18 XEW
2018 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 28/04/2018. Recorded mileage 48,594 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,594 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 999cc
LD18 XEW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/08/2025
- 48,594 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.
LD18 XEW Mileage History
- 10/09/20219,598 mi
- 31/08/202218,778 mi+9,180 mi
- 29/08/202329,131 mi+10,353 mi
- 30/08/202439,693 mi+10,562 mi
- 22/08/202548,594 mi+8,901 mi
Average of roughly 9,877 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LD18 XEW 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 (LD18 XEW) between September 2021 and August 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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