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BJ18 GBY

2018 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,848 mi
Last recorded11,848 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Up23,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ18 GBY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 11,848 miles

Front wiper blades juddering slightly

Pass 10 Jul 2025 10,437 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 9,128 miles

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

front wipers juddering

Fail 5 Jul 2024 9,127 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

front wipers juddering

Pass 10 Jul 2023 8,139 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front wipers juddering

Fail 7 Jul 2023 8,138 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front wipers juddering

Pass 6 Jul 2022 6,460 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear number plate starting to delaminate. (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 6,460 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak nearside rear shock absorber leaking excessively. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear number plate starting to delaminate. (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 4,388 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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BJ18 GBY is a 2018 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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What year was BJ18 GBY registered?

BJ18 GBY is a 2018 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 21 March 2018.

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