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BU18 RUC

2018 Volkswagen Up

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,348 mi
Last recorded61,348 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Up23,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU18 RUC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 61,348 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 61,339 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 50,368 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Mar 2025 50,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Feb 2024 43,189 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 40,119 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 38,192 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 38,192 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 29,422 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 RUC is a 2018 Volkswagen Up in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RUC?

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What year was BU18 RUC registered?

BU18 RUC is a 2018 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 3 March 2018.

Is BU18 RUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU18 RUC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BU18 RUC have outstanding finance?

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