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X18 FMR

2012 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

108,037 mi
Last recorded108,037 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volkswagen Up44,940 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX18 FMR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 108,037 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 May 2025 94,217 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Apr 2024 74,295 miles

hand brake lever travel

Pass 29 Mar 2023 59,538 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 59,538 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 56,028 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 53,752 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 53,752 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 50,089 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 46,825 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 41,340 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 36,571 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 30,955 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 23,774 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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X18 FMR is a 2012 Volkswagen Up in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Volkswagen Up models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 44,940 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Volkswagen Up typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this Volkswagen Up is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X18 FMR registered?

X18 FMR is a 2012 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 27 October 2012.

Is X18 FMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for X18 FMR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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