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WH18 BDU

2018 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,898 mi
Last recorded30,898 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Up23,668 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH18 BDU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 30,898 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 25,337 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 25,071 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 18,192 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 18,192 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 11,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 9,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 6,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 6,148 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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WH18 BDU is a 2018 Volkswagen Up in Red 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 WH18 BDU?

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What year was WH18 BDU registered?

WH18 BDU is a 2018 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 31 July 2018.

Is WH18 BDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WH18 BDU 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.

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