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BU18 HGJ

2018 Volkswagen Up

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

28,469 mi
Last recorded28,469 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Up23,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU18 HGJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 28,469 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 25,605 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 22,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 18,512 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (both fronts) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 12,695 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 12,695 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 7,324 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2020 2,898 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 HGJ is a 2018 Volkswagen Up in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HGJ?

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What year was BU18 HGJ registered?

BU18 HGJ is a 2018 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 21 March 2018.

Is BU18 HGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU18 HGJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BU18 HGJ have outstanding finance?

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