2018 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · VU68 SZP
2018 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 03/09/2018. Recorded mileage 28,972 miles. MOT valid until 23/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Worcester
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 28,972 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 999cc
VU68 SZP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/03/2026
- 28,972 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.
VU68 SZP Mileage History
- 13/04/202217,749 mi
- 03/04/202321,974 mi+4,225 mi
- 16/01/202423,614 mi+1,640 mi
- 24/03/202525,461 mi+1,847 mi
- 16/03/202628,972 mi+3,511 mi
Average of roughly 2,861 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
VU68 SZP 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 (VU68 SZP) between April 2022 and March 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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