CarVerify

Free Car Check

A18 VKA

2014 Volkswagen Up

Blue Petrol 999cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

59,990 mi
Last recorded59,990 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Volkswagen Up36,906 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 VKA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 59,990 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2025 51,458 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

low footbrake effort

o/s/f drl inop

various components corroded.exhaust corroded.rear axel and spring cups corroded.

Pass 13 Apr 2024 51,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 41,590 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 34,370 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 19,285 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 15,001 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 13,856 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 11,880 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 11,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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
Full Volkswagen Up reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

A18 VKA is a 2014 Volkswagen Up in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2014 Volkswagen Up models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 36,906 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Volkswagen Up typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 12 years old, this Volkswagen Up is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A18 VKA?

You can check the full history of A18 VKA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was A18 VKA registered?

A18 VKA is a 2014 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 5 November 2014.

Is A18 VKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 VKA shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A18 VKA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on A18 VKA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.