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BA18 VLW

2018 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

29,941 mi
Last recorded29,941 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Up23,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA18 VLW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 29,941 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2026 29,941 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 26,411 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 22,069 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jul 2023 17,440 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jul 2022 13,434 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 6 Jul 2021 9,398 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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BA18 VLW is a 2018 Volkswagen Up in Red 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.

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How do I check the history of BA18 VLW?

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What year was BA18 VLW registered?

BA18 VLW is a 2018 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 6 August 2018.

Is BA18 VLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA18 VLW 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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