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WJ18 XAM

2018 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

24,554 mi
Last recorded24,554 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Up23,668 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ18 XAM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 24,554 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 21,969 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 21,969 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 20,259 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 17,835 miles

All tyres slightly perished/cracking in the tread

Fail 28 Mar 2022 17,833 miles

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

All tyres slightly perished/cracking in the tread

Pass 19 Mar 2021 13,614 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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WJ18 XAM is a 2018 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WJ18 XAM?

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What year was WJ18 XAM registered?

WJ18 XAM is a 2018 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 21 March 2018.

Is WJ18 XAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ18 XAM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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