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X21 XJW

2018 Volkswagen Up

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,258 mi
Last recorded72,258 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Up23,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX21 XJW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 72,258 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 61,375 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 61,375 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2024 51,773 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 44,819 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 3 May 2022 42,659 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2021 36,469 miles
Fail 8 May 2021 36,461 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (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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X21 XJW is a 2018 Volkswagen Up in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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What year was X21 XJW registered?

X21 XJW is a 2018 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 8 May 2018.

Is X21 XJW safe to buy?

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Does X21 XJW have outstanding finance?

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