2018 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · X1 TYM
2018 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Oct 2018. Recorded mileage 50,607 miles. MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,607 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
X1 TYM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2025
- 50,607 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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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.
X1 TYM Mileage History
- 15/10/202118,508 mi
- 21/10/202224,319 mi+5,811 mi
- 12/10/202332,695 mi+8,376 mi
- 03/10/202439,781 mi+7,086 mi
- 09/10/202550,607 mi+10,826 mi
Average of roughly 8,058 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
X1 TYM MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Volkswagen Up (X1 TYM) between October 2021 and October 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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- ASG Automated Gearbox IssuesModerate
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 / MisfireModerate
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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