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208 BEA

2018 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,676 mi
Last recorded30,676 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Up23,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration208 BEA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 30,676 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 22,424 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 22,424 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Slightly Loose on Floor Mountings (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 16,795 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 10,815 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 7,905 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Up?

Based on 1,165,022 MOT tests across 126,770 vehicles.

85.1%
Pass Rate
4,276
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
126,770
On UK Roads
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208 BEA is a 2018 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2018 Volkswagen Up models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 23,668 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Volkswagen Up typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 8 years old, this Volkswagen Up is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 208 BEA?

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What year was 208 BEA registered?

208 BEA is a 2018 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 13 September 2018.

Is 208 BEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 208 BEA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 208 BEA have outstanding finance?

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