2018 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · NJ18 JFU
2018 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 29/03/2018. Recorded mileage 16,646 miles. MOT valid until 11/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 16,646 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 999cc
NJ18 JFU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/01/2026
- 16,646 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: 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.
NJ18 JFU Mileage History
- 25/01/202211,957 mi
- 31/01/202313,459 mi+1,502 mi
- 06/02/202414,674 mi+1,215 mi
- 06/02/202515,443 mi+769 mi
- 29/01/202616,646 mi+1,203 mi
Average of roughly 1,169 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
NJ18 JFU 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 (NJ18 JFU) 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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