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BU18 TLF

2018 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

2,429 mi
Last recorded2,429 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Up23,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU18 TLF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 2,429 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 2,032 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 1,670 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 1,271 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 804 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 804 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 614 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 TLF 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

How do I check the history of BU18 TLF?

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What year was BU18 TLF registered?

BU18 TLF is a 2018 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 28 March 2018.

Is BU18 TLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU18 TLF 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.

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