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V18 CJB

2005 Volkswagen Up

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests37 (28 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate75.7%

Mileage

147,580 mi
Last recorded147,580 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV18 CJB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

28 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 147,580 miles

Both rear inner wheel arch/step sills corroded

General under body corrosion

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2026 44,261 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 147,487 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Both rear inner wheel arch/step sills corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 40,419 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 137,286 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

n/s rear wheel arch/door step corroded

o/s rear wheel arch/door step corroding

Fail 23 Aug 2024 137,286 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

n/s rear wheel arch/door step corroded

o/s rear wheel arch/door step corroding

Pass 10 Feb 2024 34,444 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2024 34,443 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 126,733 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 126,729 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge, cracking/perishing and on 3m

Pass 8 Dec 2022 28,245 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 118,234 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 23,502 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 109,239 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 109,229 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 20,349 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 98,095 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 18,860 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 83,803 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres slightly wearing on edges

Fail 1 Apr 2019 83,791 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres slightly wearing on edges

Pass 26 Oct 2018 16,953 miles

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 30 Mar 2018 72,611 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 14,956 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 67,660 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 May 2017 14,942 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 May 2017 14,942 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2016 61,471 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside headlamp flickering slightly

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 56,773 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 May 2015 56,773 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2014 52,309 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 May 2013 48,525 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 45,323 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 41,887 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 12 May 2011 41,883 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

offside front tyre getting low

rear tyres getting low

Pass 7 May 2010 38,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 29 May 2009 34,707 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 29,347 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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V18 CJB is a 2005 Volkswagen Up in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.7%.

The Volkswagen Up typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 21 years old, this Volkswagen Up is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V18 CJB is a 2005 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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