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BU18 HGC

2018 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

34,447 mi
Last recorded34,447 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Up23,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU18 HGC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 34,447 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 34,447 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 32,013 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 30,064 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 27,524 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 24,969 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 19,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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 HGC is a 2018 Volkswagen Up in Black 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 BU18 HGC?

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What year was BU18 HGC registered?

BU18 HGC is a 2018 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is BU18 HGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU18 HGC 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.

Does BU18 HGC have outstanding finance?

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