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AV18 BWY

2018 Volkswagen Up

Orange Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,187 mi
Last recorded41,187 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Up23,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV18 BWY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2018
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 41,187 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 37,239 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 37,239 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 31,691 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 26,755 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 19,302 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 14,082 miles

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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AV18 BWY is a 2018 Volkswagen Up in Orange with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AV18 BWY?

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What year was AV18 BWY registered?

AV18 BWY is a 2018 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 12 March 2018.

Is AV18 BWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV18 BWY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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