2018 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · RA18 CDK
2018 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 30/06/2018. Recorded mileage 6,320 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 6,320 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 999cc
RA18 CDK Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/06/2025
- 6,320 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.
RA18 CDK Mileage History
- 07/06/20224,753 mi
- 01/06/20235,432 mi+679 mi
- 03/06/20245,929 mi+497 mi
- 02/06/20256,320 mi+391 mi
Average of roughly 525 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
RA18 CDK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Volkswagen Up (RA18 CDK) between June 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 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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