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AE18 LYJ

2018 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

25,455 mi
Last recorded25,455 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Up23,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE18 LYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 25,455 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 22,089 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 20,978 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 20,978 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 17,001 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Jun 2021 12,347 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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 LYJ is a 2018 Volkswagen Up in Black 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 AE18 LYJ?

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What year was AE18 LYJ registered?

AE18 LYJ is a 2018 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 29 June 2018.

Is AE18 LYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE18 LYJ 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 AE18 LYJ have outstanding finance?

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