2018 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · SM18 WLR
2018 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 29/06/2018. Recorded mileage 42,387 miles. MOT valid until 11/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 42,387 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 999cc
SM18 WLR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/11/2025
- 42,387 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.
SM18 WLR Mileage History
- 29/04/202225,692 mi
- 12/12/202229,988 mi+4,296 mi
- 22/11/202333,486 mi+3,498 mi
- 15/11/202437,996 mi+4,510 mi
- 20/11/202542,387 mi+4,391 mi
Average of roughly 4,687 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SM18 WLR 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 (SM18 WLR) between April 2022 and November 2025.
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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