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BK18 RUV

2018 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,269 mi
Last recorded60,269 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Up23,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK18 RUV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 60,269 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2026 60,212 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 51,924 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 51,924 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 46,394 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 39,287 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 33,044 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 26,957 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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BK18 RUV is a 2018 Volkswagen Up in Red 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

How do I check the history of BK18 RUV?

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What year was BK18 RUV registered?

BK18 RUV is a 2018 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 17 March 2018.

Is BK18 RUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK18 RUV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BK18 RUV have outstanding finance?

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