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BU18 HFL

2018 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,620 mi
Last recorded76,620 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Up23,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU18 HFL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 76,620 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Conti 185/55/15 82Y, 49/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 47/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 May 2026 76,620 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Conti 185/55/15 82Y, 49/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 47/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 51,420 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 BUDGET (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 51,264 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road windscreen exssivly cracked in zone A (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/15 BUDGET (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 28,457 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 25,936 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 21,744 miles

Central Front TPMS WARNING LIGHT ON

Pass 16 Feb 2021 11,822 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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BU18 HFL 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 BU18 HFL?

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What year was BU18 HFL registered?

BU18 HFL is a 2018 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 8 March 2018.

Is BU18 HFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU18 HFL 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.

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