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WG18 LGW

2018 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

10,877 mi
Last recorded10,877 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Up23,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG18 LGW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 10,877 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 9,201 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2024 9,201 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 7,100 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 4,694 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 1,792 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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WG18 LGW is a 2018 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WG18 LGW?

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What year was WG18 LGW registered?

WG18 LGW is a 2018 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 8 June 2018.

Is WG18 LGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG18 LGW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WG18 LGW have outstanding finance?

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