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XX04 ELX

2018 Volkswagen Up

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,295 mi
Last recorded56,295 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Volkswagen Up23,668 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX04 ELX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUp
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 56,295 miles

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

rear brake effort only just met requirements

Pass 1 Mar 2025 52,492 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth remaining (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2025 52,492 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth remaining (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 51,150 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 51,145 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 43,478 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges + Heavily Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges + Heavily Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 31,664 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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XX04 ELX 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 85.7%.

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 XX04 ELX?

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What year was XX04 ELX registered?

XX04 ELX is a 2018 Volkswagen Up, first registered on 27 September 2018.

Is XX04 ELX safe to buy?

The MOT history for XX04 ELX shows 7 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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