2018 Volkswagen UP 1.0L Petrol · Y5 LTX
2018 Volkswagen UP (1.0L, petrol). First registered 28/12/2018. Recorded mileage 68,020 miles. MOT valid until 06/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN UP
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 68,020 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2018
- Engine
- 999cc
Y5 LTX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/03/2026
- 68,020 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 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.
Y5 LTX Mileage History
- 15/02/202452,196 mi
- 05/03/202560,557 mi+8,361 mi
- 06/03/202560,558 mi+1 mi
- 03/03/202668,019 mi+7,461 mi
- 04/03/202668,020 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 7,725 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Y5 LTX MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Volkswagen Up (Y5 LTX) between February 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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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