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AF18 GZR

2018 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,188 mi
Last recorded53,188 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Up23,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF18 GZR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 53,188 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reg plate deteriorated

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 43,888 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 29,313 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 29,311 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 29,124 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 29,121 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 24,357 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 17,586 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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AF18 GZR is a 2018 Volkswagen Up in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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What year was AF18 GZR registered?

AF18 GZR is a 2018 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 28 March 2018.

Is AF18 GZR safe to buy?

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