2018 Volkswagen UP Electric · LN68 XPO
2018 Volkswagen UP (electric). First registered 03 Sept 2018. Recorded mileage 10,178 miles. MOT expired on 05 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 10,178 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Exempt (Zero Emissions)
- Fuel & Engine
- Electric
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LN68 XPO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2025
- 10,178 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: Below 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.
LN68 XPO Mileage History
- 06/10/20228,813 mi
- 02/10/20239,390 mi+577 mi
- 02/10/20239,390 mi
- 12/09/20249,638 mi+248 mi
- 15/09/202510,178 mi+540 mi
Average of roughly 464 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LN68 XPO MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Volkswagen Up (LN68 XPO) between October 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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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- 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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