2018 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · MR54 RAG
2018 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Jan 2018. Recorded mileage 14,741 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 14,741 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
MR54 RAG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/01/2026
- 14,741 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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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.
MR54 RAG Mileage History
- 19/01/20227,497 mi
- 25/01/20239,236 mi+1,739 mi
- 15/01/202412,007 mi+2,771 mi
- 20/01/202513,251 mi+1,244 mi
- 13/01/202614,741 mi+1,490 mi
Average of roughly 1,818 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MR54 RAG MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Volkswagen Up (MR54 RAG) between January 2022 and January 2026.
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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- 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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