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BU18 HGN

2018 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,700 mi
Last recorded47,700 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Up23,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU18 HGN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 47,700 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 38,839 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread **IN VERY POOR CONDITION** (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wash poor

Pass 23 Mar 2024 32,005 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 25,455 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 19,665 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 15,938 miles

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

tpm light on

Fail 20 Mar 2021 15,938 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

tpm light on

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 HGN is a 2018 Volkswagen Up in Red 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

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What year was BU18 HGN registered?

BU18 HGN is a 2018 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 24 March 2018.

Is BU18 HGN safe to buy?

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