2018 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · WT18 XLD
2018 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 26/07/2018. Recorded mileage 26,041 miles. MOT valid until 30/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 26,041 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 999cc
WT18 XLD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/08/2026
- 26,041 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.
WT18 XLD Mileage History
- 01/09/202223,163 mi
- 03/08/202324,082 mi+919 mi
- 22/08/202424,917 mi+835 mi
- 12/08/202525,494 mi+577 mi
- 11/08/202626,041 mi+547 mi
Average of roughly 730 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
WT18 XLD 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 (WT18 XLD) between September 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 1 advisory notice notes an item to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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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