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BW18 BFK

2018 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

38,353 mi
Last recorded38,353 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Up23,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW18 BFK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 38,353 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2026 38,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 31,993 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 31,992 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2024 26,082 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 21,622 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 21,622 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 19,239 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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BW18 BFK is a 2018 Volkswagen Up in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BW18 BFK?

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What year was BW18 BFK registered?

BW18 BFK is a 2018 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 22 July 2018.

Is BW18 BFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW18 BFK shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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