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2018 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · OV18 AEB

OV18 AEB

2018 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 31/03/2018. Recorded mileage 47,650 miles. MOT valid until 30/03/2027.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN UP
Year / Origin
2018 · Oxford
MOT Status
Valid until 30/03/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
47,650 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 30/03/2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2018
Engine
999cc
Mechanical Assessment

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This vehicle presents an exceptionally stable roadworthiness profile. The most recent MOT on 12 March 2026 at 47,650 miles resulted in a clean pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This follows a consistent trend of clean passes dating back to early 2023, indicating a car that has been maintained to a high standard without recurring mechanical failures. The mileage is low for an eight year old vehicle, averaging roughly 5,956 miles per year. The accumulation has remained steady and predictable, increasing from 24,977 miles in March 2023 to 47,650 miles by March 2026. There are no erratic jumps in mileage or long periods of stagnation that would suggest neglect or abnormal usage patterns. The record shows a single failure on 23 March 2023 at 24,977 miles, though the vehicle passed on the same day with no defects listed. This suggests a minor administrative error or a trivial fault rectified immediately. Because the MOT history is devoid of advisories regarding suspension bushes, brake disc corrosion, or exhaust leaks, there are no specific red flags in the data. A buyer should still perform a standard physical check of the consumables. Low mileage cars can sometimes suffer from perished tyres or degraded brake fluid if they have spent long periods stationary. Inspect the tyre sidewalls for cracking and check the brake pedal feel to ensure the calipers have not seized due to underuse. Beyond these basic checks, the technical record suggests a well-kept example.

OV18 AEB Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 12/03/2026
  • 47,650 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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Known faults for Volkswagen Volkswagen Up! Mk1

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OV18 AEB Mileage History

  1. 23/03/202324,977 mi
  2. 23/03/202324,977 mi
  3. 26/03/202430,567 mi+5,590 mi
  4. 06/03/202539,479 mi+8,912 mi
  5. 12/03/202647,650 mi+8,171 mi

Average of roughly 7,631 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

OV18 AEB MOT History

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MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Volkswagen Up (OV18 AEB) between March 2023 and March 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 12 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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