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WG18 SZL

2018 Volkswagen Up

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,153 mi
Last recorded58,153 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Up23,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG18 SZL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 58,153 miles

underbody components corroding

Pass 17 May 2025 48,678 miles
Fail 17 May 2025 48,678 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 May 2024 40,103 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front discs slightly worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O.S.F lower arm pin/bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 32,002 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 18 May 2023 32,002 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended lubricated receiver (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 16 May 2022 24,312 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 24,312 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible Rear plate poor condition........... (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 May 2021 17,007 miles

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

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 SZL is a 2018 Volkswagen Up in Blue 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 WG18 SZL?

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What year was WG18 SZL registered?

WG18 SZL is a 2018 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 31 May 2018.

Is WG18 SZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG18 SZL 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 WG18 SZL have outstanding finance?

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