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AE18 LPY

2018 Volkswagen Up

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

35,867 mi
Last recorded35,867 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Up23,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE18 LPY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 35,867 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 31,406 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 30,142 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 28,588 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2023 28,581 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 26,656 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 26,352 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 21,060 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 21,060 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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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AE18 LPY is a 2018 Volkswagen Up in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AE18 LPY?

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What year was AE18 LPY registered?

AE18 LPY is a 2018 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 7 March 2018.

Is AE18 LPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE18 LPY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE18 LPY have outstanding finance?

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