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WV68 UBU

2018 Volkswagen Up

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

51,425 mi
Last recorded51,425 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Up23,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV68 UBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 51,425 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2025 51,425 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 51,247 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 46,691 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2024 46,670 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2023 35,976 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 35,951 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 26,050 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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WV68 UBU is a 2018 Volkswagen Up in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WV68 UBU?

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What year was WV68 UBU registered?

WV68 UBU is a 2018 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 2 September 2018.

Is WV68 UBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV68 UBU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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